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The story deals with the peaceful times before the war, of the great struggle itself, and of the tragedies and comedies of the life that came after it. Mrs. Harrison is a Southern woman and was intimately associated with many of the scenes she describes. Indeed, there is foundation in fact for all the book contains.

“Delightful as Mrs. Harrison’s books always are. She has this time excelled herself.”–Literary News.

“A charming pastoral.”–Norristown Herald.

“A notable contribution to American light literature.”–Boston Transcript.

“Full of admirable-character sketches.”–New York Observer.

“A wonderfully vivid and pleasant story.”–New York Tribune.

“Flower de Hundred is not only an illustration of the author’s versatility, but another crown jewel in our Southern Iliad.”–Picayune.

“We recommend it as one of the best romances of recent writing.”–The Independent.

“Mrs. Harrison rises to the dignity of art and nature in this new book.”–St. Joseph Herald.

“Cannot fail to be a favorite.”–Danielson (Conn.) Transcript.

“Mrs. Harrison has done her work well.”–Detroit Free Press.

“A brilliant piece of fiction.”–The Beacon.