"""Williams’ swashbuckling tale is reminiscent of George MacDonald Fraser’s Flashman Papers series in the maleadventure tradition, and it is enriched with the splendiferous vocabulary of likable Quillifer’s invented words."" * -- Booklist * ""A thoroughly enjoyable series of historical adventures in a faux-Europe."" * -- Locus Magazine * ""In this sprawling, lively episodic adventure, Williams (Angel Station) returns to his swashbuckling historical fantasy roots while exploring new territory. Williams excels at setting up conflicts and other entanglements, skillfully maneuvering Quillifer across the landscape and into increasingly engrossing situations."" * -- Publishers Weekly *"