“Her second novel is so much more creditable a work that its merits are in no need of puffery.” Wm. M. Payne.

+Dial. 43: 64. Ag. 1, ’07. 170w.

“While we admire her spirit, it is difficult to feel that all this ‘slightly grandiloquent magnificence’ is satisfactory; it is a rich cloak, but it does not take the place of bones and flesh.”

− +Lond. Times. 6: 166. My. 24, ’07. 380w.

“The author has decided descriptive ability. Has also dramatic power.”

+N. Y. Times. 12: 362. Je. 8, ’07. 320w.
N. Y. Times. 12: 378. Je. 15, ’07. 280w.
+Outlook. 86: 339. Je. 15, ’07. 190w.

“Exhibiting a total ignorance of technique, of the rudiments of her art, she contrives to emerge safely and successfully from all kinds of difficult situations.”

+ −Sat. R. 103: 657. My. 25, ’07. 400w.

Bowen, Marjorie. [Viper of Milan.] $1.50. McClure.

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