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Hubert de Sevrac. A Romance of the 18th Century. By Mary Robinson, Author of Poems, Angelina, &c. 3 Vols. 12mo. 12s sewed. Hookham. 1796.
The character of Mrs Robinson's novels being generally known, it is perhaps sufficient to say, that Hubert de Sevrac is inferior to her former productions. It is an imitation of Mrs Radcliffe's romances, but without any resemblance that may not be attained by a common pen. There are detached parts, however, of which we may speak with approbation; and, during the prevalence of the present taste for romances, the whole may afford amusement to the supporters of circulating libraries. But it may be necessarily to apprise novel-writers, in general, that this taste is declining, and that real life and manners will soon assert their claims. [complete]
Provided by Julie A. Shaffer, January 2000
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