“Here is the old touch, the old fascination; and the tale—a constant stream of excitement—ends as such tales should end, happily.”
+ Acad. 71: 266. S. 15, ’06. 160w.
“A story bristling with adventure and thoroly readable. It reminds us of ‘King Solomon’s mines’ and certain other of Mr. Haggard’s stories but that may be its best passport to popularity.”
+ Ath. 1906, 2: 330. S. 22. 120w. Lond. Times. 5: 329. S. 28, ’06. 330w. – Nation. 83: 287. O. 4, ’06. 190w.
“The man who likes his interest kept at white heat and who doesn’t mind having his feelings harrowed a bit, will find in this book plenty of the diversion and entertainment he seeks.”
+ N. Y. Times. 11: 594. S. 29, ’06. 410w.
“Mr. Rider Haggard is treading an old road with wonderful buoyancy.”
+ Sat. R. 102: 433. O. 6, ’06. 230w.
Haile, Martin. Mary of Modena, her life and letters. *$4. Dutton.