“‘Paddy's Woman and Other Stories’ by Humphrey James; a volume written in the familiar diction of the Ulster people themselves, with perfect realism and very remarkable ability.... For genuine human nature and human relations, and humour of an indescribable kind, we are unable to cite a rival to this volume.”—The World.
“For a fine subtle piece of humour we are inclined to think that ‘A Glass of Whisky’ takes a lot of beating.... In short Mr. Humphrey James has given us a delightful book, and one which does as much credit to his heart as to our head. We shall look forward with a keen anticipation to the next ‘writings’ by this shrewd, ‘cliver,’ and compassionate young author.”—Bookselling.
A FIRST FLEET FAMILY: BEING A HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED NARRATIVE OF CERTAIN REMARKABLE ADVENTURES COMPILED FROM THE PAPERS OF SERGEANT WILLIAM DEW, OF THE MARINES
BY
LOUIS BECKE and WALTER JEFFERY
Second Edition. Crown 8vo., cloth, 6s.
“As convincingly real and vivid as a narrative can be.”—Sketch.
“No maker of plots could work out a better story of its kind, nor balance it more neatly.”—Daily Chronicle.
“A book which describes a set of characters varied and so attractive as the more prominent figures in this romance, and a book so full of life, vicissitude, and peril, should be welcomed by every discreet novel reader.”—Yorkshire Post.