Transcriber's Notes: please see notes at the end.

"A book of real distinction both of style and thought. Many of the descriptive passages have an almost lyrical charm and the characterisation is generally speaking deft and life-like. 'The White Peacock' is a book not only worth reading but worth reckoning with, for we are inclined to think the author has come to stay."—The Morning Post.

"That it has elements of greatness few will deny. Mr. Heinemann is, once again, to be congratulated on a writer of promise."—The Observer.

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