The Novels of Eric Leadbitter
The Novels of Eric Leadbitter
Rain before SevenCr. 8vo, 6s.6d.net. (Second Impression.)
Rain before Seven
Cr. 8vo, 6s.6d.net. (Second Impression.)
“There are few novels written nowadays with more of the qualities that mark the serious and ‘worth while’ order of fiction. It is a really remarkable first novel.”—Observer.
“Has an amazing reality about it ... coming near to inspiration at times; it is extraordinarily sincere from the first page to the last.”—Evening Standard.
“Mr. Leadbitter enters the literary arena with an equipment rare in a novice.”—Spectator.
The Road to NowhereCr. 8vo, 6s.6d.net.
The Road to Nowhere
Cr. 8vo, 6s.6d.net.
“The story is necessarily a tragedy, worked out in most careful and tolling measure, and with a fine cumulative effect that makes the crash almost magnificent. It is one of the strongest stories that have passed under the reviewer’s notice for some time, and the author is on his way to a high distinction. He has fine powers, methods of his own, a most careful and telling use of words, and a perfect confidence in himself. This novel is not like others; it is worthy of a new period.”—Daily Telegraph.
“It impresses us as a faithful book, faithful to its scenes, and faithful to its characters. His is sound work that may well develop into very fine work.”—Times.
Perpetual FiresCr. 8vo, 6s.6d.net.
Perpetual Fires
Cr. 8vo, 6s.6d.net.
“Mr. Leadbitter has added to a growing reputation for fine work by this novel, which cannot be overlooked by any reader of serious fiction.”—Saturday Review.
“It would be hardly possible to overpraise its solid strength and subtle insight into human nature. A book almost perfectly done.”—Bookman.
Shepherd’s WarningCr. 8vo, 7s.6d.net. (Second Impression.)
Shepherd’s Warning
Cr. 8vo, 7s.6d.net. (Second Impression.)
“Without any special heralding Mr. Leadbitter seems to have stepped into the front rank, perhaps even to the leadership of those active novelists whose theme is English rural life. I emphasize the word ‘active’ with, of course, a thought for the master of them all, the wizard of Dorchester, at whose feet it would probably be fair to suppose Mr. Leadbitter learnt some, at least, of his craft. His new story is a tale that conquers by its direct humanity, and by an art so delicate and so deftly concealed that the book has a deceptive appearance of having written itself without effort on the part of its author. ‘Shepherd’s Warning’ will, I think, prove ‘Reader’s Delight.’”—Punch.
“Now and again a novel comes into one’s hands which by its title and outward air seems to hold a promise of distinction which is fulfilled within. Mr. Eric Leadbitter’s new story is such a one. His name on it, recalling the subtle beauties of his ‘Perpetual Fires,’ no doubt adds to ‘Shepherd’s Warning’ as a title the suggestion of delicacy and charm, and at any rate these pervade its pages. A disinterested good workman, we congratulate him on this fresh example of his beautifully delicate art.”—Morning Post.
“Old Bob Garrett and his grandchildren are conceived in a spirit of mere honesty for which no praise can be too strong.”—Daily News.