+ Nation. 83: 353. O. 25, ’06. 230w. + N. Y. Times. 11: 667. O. 13, ’06. 270w.
“Especial joy may be found in these pages by any American who knows England and her people.”
+ + Outlook. 84: 430. O. 20, ’06. 160w.
“In his hands the form so familiar to our fathers affords opportunity for reflection on many subjects, for much clever comment on people and society, and for a very pretty play of wit; and the story goes on its way to a happy ending, as it ought.”
+ Outlook. 84: 709. N. 24, ’06. 120w.
“Attractive as are the characters in the book, the main interest lies in the delightful things that are said by the way. Mr. Lucas is essentially an essayist.”
+ + Sat. R. 102: 432. O. 6, ’06. 410w.
“‘Listener’s lure’ is the work of a genuine humorist who is not afraid on occasion to be serious; it has lent freshness and charm to a mode of narration which too often makes for irritation; and it is marked by that enviable quality of sympathy which makes a friend of every reader.”
+ + Spec. 97: 542. O. 13, ’06. 1150w.
Lucas, Edward Verrall. [Wanderer in Holland.] *$2. Macmillan.