Outlook.—"A revelation of how much pleasure can be got from the perusal of a sincere and simple description of the real things of life."
Bookman.—"The story has an atmosphere and a curious charm of its own that are not easy to define; there is a sort of dream-magic about it; a delicate lavender-like fragrance."
Globe.—"A Notable New Novel.... Few who take it up will care to lay it down before the last page is reached. It is a novel of the genus to which 'Cranford' belongs, and we are not sure that it may not challenge comparison with Mrs. Gaskell's classic."
Standard of Empire.—"Here is a book about which one prophecy may be made with safety: it will be read, quoted, and enthusiastically admired by a multitude of people; and that for the simple reason that it will appeal to the hearts of the multitude.... 'Windyridge' will be much talked of and read this autumn; and its publishers are to be congratulated."