| + | Sat. R. 99: 740. Je. 3, ‘05. 2180w. |
“Mr. Gwynne, who has done his work with much skill and sympathy, has never allowed his judgment to be influenced.”
| + + | Spec. 94: 555. Ap. 15, ‘05. 1890w. |
Gwynne, Paul. Bandolero, [†]$1.50. Dodd.
A book which gives a vivid picture of Spanish peasant life. The story concerns the only son of the Marquis de Bazan who is kidnapped by his father’s enemy, a “bandolero,” and brought up on an Andalusian farm. The boy falls in love with his playmate, the bandit’s daughter, and altho her father violently opposes their marriage, he at last not only gives his consent but sacrifices his life for the son of his enemy. Altho the plot is melodramatic, the scenes of country life are homely and humorous.
“The romance is thoroughly interesting, and has a considerable degree of literary charm.” Wm. M. Payne.
| + | Dial. 39: 208. O. 1, ‘05. 290w. |
“A good melodramatic novel. The author must know his Spain far better than most men.”
| + | N. Y. Times. 10: 191. Mr. 25. ‘05. 300w. |
“As has been said by some one, Mr. Gwynne knows the Spanish peasant as well as Miss Wilkins knows the New England farmer. It is this part of this book, as it was with his former story, which attracts us in Mr. Gwynne’s work. The plot of the story ... seems to us on the melodramatic order and less worthy of praise.”