Love at Second Sight

Love at Second Sight (1916) is a novel by Ada Leverson that portrays the Edwardian era, where hope and peace were prosperous. It is the third installment in her Little Ottleys trilogy, exploring the romantic lives of a diverse group of friends. During the First World War, the Ottleys host Madame Frabelle, who has a strange power over their home. When an old flame of Edith's returns from the war, she finds herself less willing to put up with Bruce's eccentricities.

Format: Hardback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Love at Second Sight, a novel by Ada Leverson, was published in 1916. Leverson, a journalist and short story writer, gained recognition with her debut novel in 1907, which received moderate acclaim. Her writing is entertaining and witty, capturing the essence of the Edwardian era, a time of hope and relative peace. Often compared to her close friend Oscar Wilde, Leverson, a pioneering Jewish woman, remains a unique and refreshing voice in English literature.

Love at Second Sight is the third installment in Leverson's Little Ottleys trilogy, a series that explores the romantic lives of a diverse group of friends. The Ottleys, Edith and Bruce, appear to have a perfect life with a charming flat, a healthy child, and a close-knit group of friends. However, they are far from perfect, with Bruce displaying jealousy and hypochondria at times. Despite these quirks, their marriage remains strong, and their home becomes a sanctuary for their lovelorn comrades.

During the First World War, the Ottleys host the enigmatic Madame Frabelle, who holds a strange power over their home. When Edith's old flame returns from the war with a serious injury, she finds herself growing increasingly frustrated with Bruce's eccentricities. Despite their best efforts to be hospitable, the hearts and minds of their eclectic guests prove difficult to sway.

Love at Second Sight is a humorous tale of romance and desire from Leverson, an underappreciated novelist of the Edwardian era. This edition of the novel features a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, making it a classic work of British literature reimagined.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513132334