“Glenanaar” is an Irish story, partly historical, whose motif is the stigma which to the mind of the Irishman must be visited upon the kith and kin of an informer—any one who has given evidence in a state trial. The central figure of the tale is Daniel O’Connell who in British parliament as well as in Glenanaar fought for the freedom of his native country. A sprightly modern romance claims a good share of interest in which an Irish-American, an Irish widow, her two daughters and a parish priest figure prominently.
“The book is of course, written from the point of view of partisan, but we confidently believe that even readers as strongly prejudiced on the other side will be unable to resist its fascination.”
| + | Acad. 68: 711. Jl. 8, ‘05. 330w. | |
| + — | Ath. 1905, 2: 201. Ag. 12. 250w. |
“Canon Sheehan has suffered from his wealth of imagination, and, by condensing into one story materials that should have served to set forth two, has injured the unity of his creation.”
| + + — | Cath. World. 81: 832. S. ‘05. 1260w. |
“It is deep-rooted in its racial element, interpreting Irish character with an eye by no means blind to its faults, but always with penetration and tender sympathy. The tale is somewhat disconnected in sequence, but is sweet and wholesome, and withal, not lacking in touches of humor.” Wm. M. Payne.
| + + | Dial. 39: 113. S. 1, ‘05. 230w. |
“Abounding Irish humor and delightful bits of character-sketching are to be found in this novel.”
| + | Lit. D. 31: 585. O. 21, ‘05. 540w. |
“A vigorous and skilful piece of work.”