"Jacob Markwood could give Mr. Darcy a serious run for his money in the romantic lead department [...] This is a must read for any Jane Austen fan." - Sara Mills of the Christian Fiction Review Newsletter

"...[T]his book is wonderful and--PRIDE AND PREJUDICE aside--can stand alone as an excellent novel in and of itself. The characters are rich (and believable for the Regency period); the plot is delightful, and you'll find Georgiana Darcy to be a moving heroine. Even if you haven't read P&P, you can still enjoy (and love) CONVICTION."  - POD-DY Mouth

"Conviction straddles an obscure boundary between fan fiction, Regency drama and intertextual exploration [...] you may just find yourself enjoying the romantic romp that Burris has offered. I did." - POD People

"I have to tell you how much I have enjoyed reading Conviction.  I purchased it on Amazon.com several months ago and loved it.  In particular, I enjoyed the character development of Mr. Markwood, who, in his own self-effacing way, is every bit as interesting of a hero as Darcy.  My favorite scene was where Markwood comforts Darcy as Elizabeth is dying.  There, Markwood's spirituality is so evident, and Darcy's reaction is completely within character [ . . . ] Your research into the nature of the 19th century Anglican church and the abolitionist movement added much to the overall plot.  Pamela Aidan and you are two of the very few Regency-style authors who research their works thoroughly.  I am frequently disappointed by Regency-era settings where characters with modern-day sensibilities are dropped down into a Regency-era set devoid of any socio-political background.  Thank you for your fine work."  - Elizabeth (comment received by e-mail from a fan)