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"Mr. Parker here adds to a reputation already wide, and anew demonstrates his power of pictorial portrayal and of strong dramatic situation and climax."

"The tale holds the reader's interest from first to last, for it is full of fire and spirit, abounding; in incident, and marked by good character drawing."

"Interest, pith, force, and charm—Mr. Parker's new story possesses all these qualities. Almost bare of synthetical decoration, his paragraphs are stirring because they are real. We read at times—as we have read the great masters of romance—breathlessly."

"Gilbert Parker writes a strong novel, but thus far this is his masterpiece. It is one of the great novels of the year."

"A book which no one will be satisfied to put down until the end has been matter of certainty and assurance."

"A story of remarkable interest, originality, and ingenuity of construction."

"The perusal of this romance will repay those who care for new and original types of character, and who are susceptible to the fascination of a fresh and vigorous style."