A Theatrical Marriage is ' by a new Australian Author, and is described by Mr J. D. Hennessey, the author of " Wynnum," &c., as being a novel of striking originality and interest, with a good plot and well sustained conversations and ingenious situations and incidents.' ('Advertising', The Daily Northern Argus 18 Nov 1896: 2: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article213473336.