“Without any special heralding Mr. Leadbitter seems to have stepped into the front rank, perhaps even to the leadership of those active novelists whose theme is English rural life. I emphasize the word ‘active’ with, of course, a thought for the master of them all, the wizard of Dorchester, at whose feet it would probably be fair to suppose Mr. Leadbitter learnt some, at least, of his craft. His new story is a tale that conquers by its direct humanity, and by an art so delicate and so deftly concealed that the book has a deceptive appearance of having written itself without effort on the part of its author. ‘Shepherd’s Warning’ will, I think, prove ‘Reader’s Delight.’”—Punch.
“Now and again a novel comes into one’s hands which by its title and outward air seems to hold a promise of distinction which is fulfilled within. Mr. Eric Leadbitter’s new story is such a one. His name on it, recalling the subtle beauties of his ‘Perpetual Fires,’ no doubt adds to ‘Shepherd’s Warning’ as a title the suggestion of delicacy and charm, and at any rate these pervade its pages. A disinterested good workman, we congratulate him on this fresh example of his beautifully delicate art.”—Morning Post.
“Old Bob Garrett and his grandchildren are conceived in a spirit of mere honesty for which no praise can be too strong.”—Daily News.
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