‘The pathos and historic interest of the book can be enjoyed in their full measure.’—Daily Express.
‘The theme is well handled.’—Athenæum.
‘The style is pleasant and easy.’—Morning Leader.
‘Mr. Whishaw is an expert concocter of historical-adventure stories.... The story is well compacted of love, politics, and fighting.’—Academy.
‘Mr. Fred. Whishaw’s customary skill in telling Russian stories has not deserted him in “A Forbidden Name.” ... The tale is brightly written, and contains much thrilling incident.’—Daily Telegraph.
‘Mr. Whishaw may always be counted upon to speed a passing hour.’—Glasgow Herald.
‘A stirring tale, told in the vigorous and graphic style characteristic of the writer.’—Western Mail.
‘Full of adventure.’—Illustrated London News.
‘The book is well written and is capital reading.’—Daily News.
‘There is excitement enough in it to satisfy the most exacting reader, yet its most thrilling incident never exceeds the bounds of possibility. It is a volume all lovers of the semi-historical novel of adventure will revel in.’—Lloyd’s Weekly Newspaper.