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In London, before the First World War, where in society love and money predominate, Bertha and Nigel had been inseparable. But then Nigel felt he had to focus on the economics of life, and after all Bertha's family were quite modestly off. Whereas the heiress Mary, also interested... Read Full Overview

Bird of Paradise (1914) is a novel by Ada Leverson. Having established herself as a journalist and short story writer, Leverson published her debut novel in 1907 to moderate acclaim. Entertaining and effortlessly witty, Leverson's prose paints a stunning portrait of... Read Full Overview

First published 1914. Author started writing in the 1890s and was a friend of Oscar Wilde and Max Beerbohm.

Ada Esther Leverson (n?e Beddington; 10 October 1862 - 30 August 1933) was a British writer who is known for her friendship with Oscar Wilde and for her work as a witty novelist of the fin-de-si?cle. Leverson began writing during the 1890s, as a contributor to Black and White,... Read Full Overview

First published 1914. Author started writing in the 1890s and was a friend of Oscar Wilde and Max Beerbohm.

Bird of Paradise (1914) is a novel by Ada Leverson. Having established herself as a journalist and short story writer, Leverson published her debut novel in 1907 to moderate acclaim. Entertaining and effortlessly witty, Leverson's prose paints a stunning portrait of... Read Full Overview

Ada Leverson's "Bird of Paradise" offers a delightful blend of humor and romance, making it a timeless exploration of social dynamics. This witty fiction employs satire to paint a vibrant picture of its era. A sparkling example of literary wit, the story unfolds with a light... Read Full Overview

Ada Leverson (1862-1933), nee Beddington was a British author who sometimes wrote under the pen name Elaine. She began writing during the 1890s, as a contributor to Black and White, Punch, and The Yellow Book. She was a loyal friend to Oscar Wilde, who called her Sphinx; in the... Read Full Overview

Ada Leverson (1862-1933), nee Beddington was a British author who sometimes wrote under the pen name Elaine. She began writing during the 1890s, as a contributor to Black and White, Punch, and The Yellow Book. She was a loyal friend to Oscar Wilde, who called her Sphinx; in the... Read Full Overview

"Bird of Paradise" from Ada Leverson. British writer (1862-1933).

First published 1914. Author started writing in the 1890s and was a friend of Oscar Wilde and Max Beerbohm.

First published 1914. Author started writing in the 1890s and was a friend of Oscar Wilde and Max Beerbohm.