6–35302.
Descriptive note in Annual, 1906.
“Is apparently a re-hash in book form of various magazine articles, literary criticisms and reviews.”
| − | Sat. R. 102: 746. D. 15, ’06. 370w. |
Couch, A. T. Quiller- (“Q,” pseud.) Major Vigoureux. †$1.50. Scribner.
7–30166.
“The major is commandant of a dismantled and half-forgotten naval post on certain inconsequent islands off the English coast. The garrison has dwindled to two, and their duties are simply to wait upon the commandant. He has lost his authority in the islands, and what with shame and apathy is in a fair way to lose all interest in life.” (Nation.) A famous singer returns to her island home and becomes the ‘dea ex machina’ of the plot. She “restores to Major Vigoureux his self-respect and teaches the Lord Proprietor his proper place” besides performing many another telling service.
“A well written amusing tale.”
| + | A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 200. N. ’07. ✠ |