+Ind. 59: 98. Jl. 13, ‘05. 240w.

“A capital tale of love and adventure.”

+Lond. Times. 4: 329. O. 6, ‘05. 420w.

“A book of fresh, wholesome romance.”

+Nation. 80: 378. My. 11, ‘05. 410w.

“A love-story with plenty of color and movement. It is all very well done, vivid, dramatic; but the story is too overcrowded with characters; there are too many side issues. Not a little excision as well as condensation would have greatly improved a vigorous story.”

+ —N. Y. Times. 10: 195. Ap. 1, ‘05. 180w.
N. Y. Times. 10: 392. Je. 17, ‘05. 140w.

“A story with original strength and some novel situations. The characters are admirably individualized, the action is lively, and the whole picture excellently drawn.”

+Outlook. 79: 858. Ap. 1. ‘05. 90w.

“‘Return’ is a well told tale, and interesting from the first line.”