"Simplicity of style, strength, and delicacy of character study will mark this book as one of the most significant of the year."—New York Press.

"Thoroughly entertaining, and more—it shows traces of a creative genius something akin to Dickens."—Boston Traveller.

"In many respects the best of all the books of lighter literature brought out this season."—Providence News.

"A clever series of character sketches."—Elmira Telegram.

"Rippling over from end to end with fun and humor."—London Academy.

"No novelist whom we can call to mind has ever given the world such a master- piece of royal portraiture as Louis Couperus's striking romance entitled 'Majesty.'"—Philadelphia Record.

"A very powerful and cleverly written romance."—New York Times.

"There is not an uninteresting page in the book, and it ought to be read by all who desire to keep in line with the best that is published in modern fiction."—Buffalo Commercial.

"A delicate pathos makes itself felt as the narrative progresses, whose cadences fall on the spirit's consciousness with a sweet and soothing influence not to be measured in words."—Boston Courier.

"One of the most impressive of recent works of fiction, both for its matter and especially for its presentation."—Milwaukee Journal.

"The story is most graphically told, the characters are admirably drawn, and the moral of the whole thing is very desirable as inculcating an important lesson."—Chicago Journal.

"A surprisingly clever book in its way, being direct and simple, and true on every page to the author's purpose."—New York Times.

"Contains some superb specimens of original thought."—New York World.

"The style is direct and incisive, and holds the unflagging attention of the reader."—Boston Journal.

"A powerful story, very simple, very direct."—Chicago Evening Post.

"Mrs. Craigie has taken her place among the novelists of the day. It is a high place and a place apart. Her method is her own, and she stands not exactly on the threshold of a great career, but already within the temple of fame."—G. W. Smalley, in The Tribune.

"One of the most refreshing novels of the period, full of grace, spirit, force, feeling, and literary charm."—Chicago Evening Post.

"Clever and cynical, full of epigrams and wit, bright with keen delineations of character, and with a shrewd insight into life."—Newark Advertiser.

"The story is well written and interesting, the style is limpid and pure as fresh water, and is so artistically done that it is only a second thought that notices it."—San Francisco Call.

"Will attract a wide circle of admirers. It is a charming novel in every way. The characters are living ones, and the incidents are so cleverly worked out that one recognizes the band of a master in the work."—Columbus Dispatch.

"A paradox of literary genius. It is not a history, and yet has more of the stuff of history in it, more of the true national character and fate, than any historical monograph we know. It is not a novel, and yet fascinates us more than any novel."—London Spectator.

"Abounds in thrilling incidents. . . . Above and beyond all, the book charms by reason of the breadth of view, the magnanimity, and the tenderness which animate the author."—London Athenæum.

A delightful and stirring romance of that wonderful old city of Nuremberg in the time of Emperor Rudolph. . . . A romance that needs no startling dénoûment to commend it or to sustain its even measure of interest."—Boston Herald.

"A quiet, refined story. Though the incidents arc never startling, they are strong enough to hold the reader's attention throughout."—New York Times.

"One of the brightest books of the year."—Boston Budget.

"Altogether delightful, fascinating, unusual."—Cleveland Amusement Gazette.

"A study in character. . . . Just as entertaining as though it were the conventional story of love and marriage. The clever hand of the author of 'The Green Carnation' is easily detected in the caustic wit and pointed epigram."—Jeannette L. Gilder, in the New York World.

"Crowded with these characteristic touches which mark his literary work."—Public Opinion.

From the very start the reader feels that it is from a master's pen."—Boston Times.

"Reveals a wonderful knowledge of the workings of the human mind, and it tells a tale that not only stirs the emotions, but gives us a better insight into our own hearts."—San Francisco Argonaut.

"It is impossible for one to read it without feeling better for having done so; without having a desire to aid his fellow-men."—New York Times.

"One of the best of the short stories of the day. "—Boston Journal.

"One of the most remarkable novels of the year."—New York Commercial Advertiser.

"Powerful in conception, treatment, and influence. "—Boston Globe.

"Perhaps no book of recent date gives a simpler and at the same time more effective picture of this truly beautiful 'land of the sun' than is to be found in this striking volume."—St. Louis Republic.

"One of the most charming books of travel that we have read for a long time. . . . Certainly no one should ever think of visiting Mexico without taking this book of splendid description and delightful romance with him."—Boston Home Journal.

"He who would see the grandeurs of Mexico through the eyes of another should give careful perusal to Chtistian Reid's portrayal of 'The Land of the Sun,' which in every detail is a fitting tribute to the past, present, and future conditions of the new Spain."—Chicago Evening Post.