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Ada Esther Leverson (n?e Beddington) 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.

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

The Twelfth Hour

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

Set in the fashionable society of turn-of-the-century London, The Twelfth Hour is a charming comedy of manners that explores the complexities of love and friendship. With witty dialogue and delightful characters, this book is a must-read for fans of Jane Austen and Oscar Wilde.

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Set in the fashionable society of turn-of-the-century London, The Twelfth Hour is a charming comedy of manners that explores the complexities of love and friendship. With witty dialogue and delightful characters, this book is a must-read for fans of Jane Austen and Oscar Wilde.

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The Twelfth Hour is a novel written by Ada Leverson and first published in 1907. The story is set in London during the Edwardian era and follows the lives of a group of upper-class British society members. The main character, Lady Frances, is a witty and intelligent woman who... Read Full Overview

"The Twelfth Hour" from Ada Leverson. British writer (1862-1933).

The Twelfth Hour is a novel written by Ada Leverson and first published in 1907. The story is set in London during the late Victorian era and follows the lives of two women, Lady Frances Hope and her friend, Lady Adela Lancing. Lady Frances is a wealthy and fashionable woman,... Read Full Overview

The Twelfth Hour is a novel written by Ada Leverson and published in 1907. The story is set in London and follows the lives of two women, Lady Frances Hope and her friend, Mrs. Caroline Smith. Lady Frances is a wealthy and privileged woman who is married to a man she does not... Read Full Overview

The Twelfth Hour is a novel written by Ada Leverson and published in 1907. The story revolves around a young woman named Lady Frances who is married to a wealthy and powerful man named Lord Henry. Despite their luxurious lifestyle, Lady Frances is unhappy in her marriage and... Read Full Overview

"The Twelfth Hour" from Ada Leverson. British writer (1862-1933).

"The Twelfth Hour" from Ada Leverson. British writer (1862-1933).

"The Twelfth Hour" from Ada Leverson. British writer (1862-1933).

It is a long and golden summer in the Edwardian period. London is abuzz with gentlemen in tall hats and ladies in flowing silk, some with money, and others who want it badly. Love and marriage are the great game, but the adventure is vastly varied, depending on who is playing... Read Full Overview

It is a long and golden summer in the Edwardian period. London is abuzz with gentlemen in tall hats and ladies in flowing silk, some with money, and others who want it badly. Love and marriage are the great game, but the adventure is vastly varied, depending on who is playing... Read Full Overview