Her Own DevicesW. Heinemann, 1896 - 243 pagina's |
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Pagina 188 - Joanna Traill, Spinster BY ANNIE E. HOLDSWORTH The Observer.— " Every word tells that it is the work of a true woman who has thought deeply and lovingly on a most painful subject. . . . The picture is a beautiful one, which it would be well for many women to ponder over. ... In her claims for wider sympathy, a higher understanding of right and wrong, and her noble picture of woman helping woman, the authoress has done a good work.
Pagina 188 - Mr. William Heinemann could hardly have done better than start his ' Pioneer Series ' with the noble and courageous story of Annie E. Holdsworth. ... A novel charged with real human characters subtly drawn." The Sun. — "Alive with character and movement. ... In point of construction and completeness, it is quite a model for the series it inaugurates, and it will fare far below its deserts if it does not attract considerable attention.