"From the first page to the last Mr. Hornung's story is fascinating and powerful."—Pall Mall Gazette.
"Worth any dozen of the novels which would compete with it for popular favour."—Daily Mail.
"One of the most agreeable novels that we can remember."—Academy.
"Mr. Hornung is to be congratulated on having produced a bright and amusing story."—Daily Telegraph.
"'The Dook,' as he first calls himself, and Olivia are delightful creations of an undeniable freshness and originality."—Morning Post.
"Full of boisterous mirth, and leaves the pleasantest of impressions."—Scotsman.
"With this tale Mr. Hornung has made a distinct step forward as a novelist. A capital story."—Glasgow Herald.
"The tale is skilfully constructed, and the final unravelling of its threads is likely to come as a surprise even to the most hardened of novel-readers."—Manchester Guardian.
"For many persons, no doubt, the interest of the story will culminate in the discovery of 'the rightful heir,' but life at 'The Towers' has incidents exciting and amusing enough, quite independent of its conclusion."—Illustrated London News.
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