"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._