As a result, Susan sets out to find her father, and justice.

The Northern Standard said "The yarn is better than it sounds and should prove popular with those who like historical romance told with some gusto against an Australian background.

"[3] The Adelaide News said it had "Plenty of action and rich, ripe melodrama, but a very readable yarn, nevertheless.

"[5] The Bulletin criticised "the artificial dialogue and cardboard characterisation" and "the mechanised devices by which Mr. Timms puts into the mouths of his characters long tracts of historical research.

"[6] The novel was adapted for radio in fifteen minute episodes in 1953, read by Lyndall Barbour.