+ + Dial. 40: 388. Je. 16, ’06. 1130w. + N. Y. Times. 11: 132. Mr. 3, ’06. 650w.
“Is perhaps a rather more seasoned and mature judgment than the other books.”
+ R. of Rs. 33: 507. Ap. ’06. 150w.
“Dr. Seaman’s book is worth reading from end to end.”
+ Spec. 96: sup. 1017. Je. 30, ’06. 330w.
Seawell, Molly Elliot. Chateau of Montplaisir: 4 full-page il. by Gordon Grant. †$1.25. Appleton.
A poor Frenchman, Louis Victor de Latour inherits with no income the dilapidated Chateau of Montplaisir. He is the object of interest to one Victor Louis de Latour, a soap-boiler who offers 300,000 francs for the privilege of sharing the glory of the name and placing the family crest on his carriage. Among the gay group who are responsible for a series of surprising situations is “the antique Comtesse de Beauregard, with a predilection for youthful habiliments and abhorrence for piety in men.” (N. Y. Times.)
“This trivial tale is quite unworthy of the author of ‘Children of destiny.’”
– Critic. 48: 574. Je. ’06. 80w.