“The book remains curious, delightful as far as Lady Fanshawe is concerned, elaborate and admirable so far as we can absorb her editor.”

+Lond. Times. 6: 234. Jl. 26, ’07. 1260w.

“The book must remain a standard work of reference for students of the period.”

+ + −Nation. 85: 425. N. 7, ’07. 610w.

“We are bound to say that most of Lady Fanshawe’s matter is dry stuff. But to all connected with the family this book, admirably printed, and illustrated ought to appeal.”

+ −Sat. R. 104: 22. Jl. 6, ’07. 150w.

“The ‘Memoirs’ can make no claim to be a work of great literary merit, but though Lady Fanshawe was not a stylist, there is a directness about her writing that saves it from being wearisome.”

+Spec. 99: 402. S. 21, ’07. 260w.

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