"A far better novel than its predecessor, 'Caviare.'"—London AthenÆum.

"Cheeriness, youth, high spirits and the joy of life—these are the principal ingredients of this novel."—London Telegraph.

"In 'Valentine' the action is laid almost wholly in London, with occasional week ends at Paris.... 'Valentine' is a good story about enjoyably human people, told with the rich personal charm of the accomplished raconteur."—Boston Transcript.

"Its details and all the actions of all connected with its details are worked out with a realistic thoroughness that makes the story seem a piece of recorded history.... Distinctly light reading, clever, engaging, skillfully wrought."—Churchman.