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Art. XI. Warkfield Castle: a Novel, in 3 Vols. By Jane Harvey. pp. about 930.
The hero of Warkfield castle is a Lord Meldon, who, on account of his attachment to Charles I. and the subsequent success of the republican party, is obliged to quit his country and his paternal estate. His adventures during his exile of course form the prominent events in the work; and these, though they contain few novel or striking incidents, are by no means devoid of interest, nor do they, (which is seldom the case) in any instance, outrage probability. The auxiliary characters likewise introduced, are some of them happily delineated. Fanny speaks the true Northumberland dialect, and Meggison's faithful attachment to his master, is a pattern for domestics. The language is unaffected, and in many places above mediocrity. The sentiments inculcated throughout, are such as tend to amend the heart; and the volumes are not deficient in point of amusement. [complete]
Provided by Julie A. Shaffer, January 2000
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