“We regard these stories as almost perfect of their kind.”—The Spectator.

“Fresh, lively, vigorous, and full of clever dialogue, they will meet with a ready welcome.”—The Standard.

ORVILLE COLLEGE.

“Mrs. Wood’s stories bear the impress of her versatile talent and well-known skill in turning to account the commonplaces of daily life as well as the popular superstitions of the multitude.”—The Literary World.

PARKWATER.

“Mrs. Wood’s pleasant style and vivid imagination were never more pleasantly manifested.”—John Bull.

EDINA.

“The whole situation of the book is clever, and the plot is well managed.”—Academy.

“Edina’s character is beautifully drawn.”—The Literary World.

POMEROY ABBEY.