‘Among most novels of the day “John Herring” is a very considerable work indeed, and both deserves and will receive proportionate attention.’—Pall Mall Gazette.
‘Far, very far, above the level of ordinary novels.’—Academy.
‘A powerful and interesting novel. The English is admirable; there is great freshness and vigour in the descriptions of scenery and character, and in the narrative there is abundance of invention, and many of the situations are extremely dramatic.... A book of unusual originality and power.’—Times.
COURT ROYAL.
‘“Court Royal” is among the few novels of our time that deserve, and will probably obtain, life beyond its day. Intellect, knowledge, fancy, and humour have gone to its making, and thought besides.’—Graphic.
‘The story holds the reader under a spell which is unbroken from first to last.’—Morning Post.
‘It is difficult to say which is the most striking feature of this remarkable and welcome novel—the quaint humour, the consummate power, or the freshness.’—Vanity Fair.
THE GAVEROCKS.
‘Marked by the vigour of style, the freshness of invention, and the dramatic power which have gained this talented writer his reputation.’—Scotsman.
‘A tale of vivid and well-sustained interest.’—Guardian.