It tells of a lovely wife named Felicitas, of her husband's inscription of her name upon the threshold of her home, and of the happiness that came to them in spite of Roman wickedness and German invasion.--Boston Journal.
A charming idyl of the period when the Germans were forcing themselves and their ideals upon the Roman Empire.... Felix Dahn is perhaps the greatest historical novelist of Germany.--The Churchman.
Care, elevated purity of tone, and just balance distinguish it from many hastily thrown off and perfervid romances of the day.--Boston Transcript.
The charm of it lies in this admirable picture of innocence and happiness amid the chaos of a fallen civilization.--The Independent.
The book is made in a way that commends it to lovers of the beautiful.--Chicago Evening Post.
The historical accuracy of Professor Dahn's novels is unimpeachable.--San Francisco Argonaut.
The book is dramatic. The author has evidently found a new field for historical romance.--Worcester Spy.