The author writes clearly and easily; his descriptions are often of much brilliancy, while the whole setting of the story is of that rich Oriental character which fires the fancy.--_Boston Courier._ Strong in its central historical character, abounding in incident, rapid and stirring in action, animated and often brilliant in style.--_Christian Union_, N. Y. Something new and striking interests us in almost every chapter. The peasantry of the Balkans, the training and government of the Janizaries, the interior of Christian and Moslem camps, the horrors of raids and battles, the violence of the Sultan, the tricks of spies, the exploits of heroes, engage Mr. Ludlow's fluent pen.--_N. Y. Tribune._ Dr. Ludlow's style is a constant reminder of Walter Scott, and the book is to retain a permanent place in literature.--_Observer_, N. Y. An altogether admirable piece of work--picturesque, truthful, and dramatic.--_Newark Advertiser._ A most romantic, enjoyable tale.... As affording views of inner life in the East as long ago as the middle of the fifteenth century, this tale ought to have a charm for many; but it is full enough of incident, wherever the theatre of its action might be found, to do this.--_Troy Press._ The author has used his material with skill, weaving the facts of history into a story crowded with stirring incidents and unexpected situations, and a golden thread of love-making, under extreme difficulties, runs through the narrative to a happy issue.--_Examiner_, N. Y. One of the strongest and most fascinating historical novels of the last quarter of a century.--_Boston Pilot._ PUBLISHED BY HARPER & BROTHERS, NEW YORK. _The above work sent by mail, postage prepaid, to any part of the United States, Canada, or Mexico, on receipt of the price._ BY MARY E. WILKINS. A NEW ENGLAND NUN, and Other Stories. 16mo, Cloth, Ornamental, $1 25. A HUMBLE ROMANCE, and Other Stories. 16mo, Cloth, Extra, $1 25. Only an artistic hand could have written these stories, and they will make delightful reading.--_Evangelist_, N. Y. The simplicity, purity, and quaintness of these stories set them apart in a niche of distinction where they have no rivals.--_Literary World_, Boston. The reader who buys this book and reads it will find treble his money's worth in every one of the delightful stories.--_Chicago Journal._ Miss Wilkins is a writer who has a gift for the rare art of creating the short story which shall be a character study and a bit of graphic picturing in one; and all who enjoy the bright and fascinating short story will welcome this volume.--_Boston Traveller._ The author has the unusual gift of writing a short story which is complete in itself, having a real _beginning_, a _middle_, and an _end_. The volume is an excellent one--_Observer_, N. Y.