In this novel Mr. Moore has presented a subtle and powerful study of
character and temperament. An English girl, impulsive, passionate,
jealous, is the heroine of the story, which portrays very vividly and
with extraordinary truth to human nature her emotions and experiences.
No less masterly is the author's study of the young playwright and of
the other personages in this drama in real life.
_Fitz-James O'Brien._