“A style that is a composite of ‘The duchess’ and certain more modern and strenuous American writers.”
| + | Outlook. 79: 758. Mr. 25, ‘05. 70w. |
“It lacks neither rapid movement nor interesting central theme, but is written in an irritating staccato style ... which makes it hard to read.”
| + — | R. of Rs. 31: 759. Je. ‘05. 70w. |
Mathews, Frances Aymar. Marquise’s millions. [**]$1. Funk.
An American girl in France, direct heir to her aunts’ immense estate, learns that it has been the life long intention of these relatives to bequeath their millions to “The Nineteenth Louis” when he should return to France and to his rights. She contrives with the aid of an ambitious mother and a scheming lover to have the latter impersonate the long absent Louis and win the fortune. Finally, her honor asserts itself, she discloses the intrigue, and starts out to battle with life alone.
[*] “This is a romantic little tale of devotion to the Bourbon cause, light, readable and effective rather than well written.”
| + | Acad. 68: 1033. O. 7, ‘05. 310w. | |
| Critic. 47: 94. Jl. ‘05. 60w. |
“This is a sprightly tale.”
| + — | N. Y. Times. 10: 342. My. 27, ‘05. 490w. |