Anna H. Drury

“ Another book, still nearer to the elaboration of the novel in its analysis of society, its development of character, and its conversational vivacity—a book of singular moral beauty united with artistic skill—may be added to our little catalogue. It is called Eastbury—and is also the production of a lady. ”

“ There is a great deal of quiet but constant action in this book—not merely outward movement, but mental emotion; it is strewn over with pictures of country life and scenery painted in with remarkable minuteness and effect; the characters that pass across the scene are people we all know perfectly well, and are sure to remember when we meet them again ”

“ This may be said to be a religious novel in its spirit, which is sweet and full of goodness; in all else it paints society as we see it around us.”.... From the Article “Little Books with Large Aims.” ”