The present is the most powerful story which Gustave Aimard has yetwritten. While there is enough of startling incident and hairbreadthescapes to satisfy the greatest craver after sensation, the plot iscarefully elaborated, and great attention is paid to developing thecharacter of the heroines. If there has been any fault in the author'sprevious works, it is that the ladies introduced are too subordinate;but in the present tale, the primary interest hinges upon them, andthey are the most prominent characters. For this reason I am inclinedto believe that the "Smuggler Chief" will become a greater favouritewith readers than any of its predecessors.
Lascelles Wraxall, Bart.
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