"The hero of Mr. Hewlett's latest novel is Richard Coeur de Lion, whose
character is peculiarly suited to the author's style. It is on a much
wider plan than 'The Forest Lovers,' and while not historical in the
sense of attempting to follow events with utmost exactness, it will be
found to give an accurate portrayal of the life of the day, such as
might well be expected from the author's previous work. There is a
varied and brilliant background, the scene shifting from France to
England, and also to Palestine. In a picturesque way, and a way that
compels the sympathies of his readers, Mr. Hewlett reads into the heart
of King Richard Coeur de Lion, showing how he was torn by two natures
and how the title 'Yea and Nay' was peculiarly significant of his
character."--_Boston Herald._
"The tale by itself is marvellously told; full of luminous poetry;
intensely human in its passion; its style, forceful and picturesque; its
background, a picture of beauty and mysterious loveliness; the whole,
radiant with the very spirit of romanticism as lofty in tone and as
serious in purpose as an epic poem. It is a book that stands head and
shoulders above the common herd of novels--the work of a master
hand."--_Indianapolis News._
"Mr. Hewlett has done one of the most notable things in recent
literature, a thing to talk about with abated breath, as a bit of
master-craftsmanship touched by the splendid dignity of real
creation."--_The Interior._