Love at Second Sight (1916) 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 the
Edwardian era, a time when hope and relative peace proved prosperous for
many. 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
her Little Ottleys trilogy, a series of novels exploring the romantic
lives of a hilariously diverse group of friends. Edith and Bruce Ottley
seem to have it all--a charming flat, a healthy child, and a group of
entertaining friends. Although they are far from perfect--Bruce can be
jealous and quite the hypochondriac at times--their marriage remains
strong and their home remains a place of refuge to their frequently
lovelorn comrades. During the First World War, the Ottleys play host to
the mysterious Madame Frabelle, who exercises a strange power over their
home. When an old flame of Edith's unexpectedly returns from the war
with a serious injury, she finds herself less and less willing to put up
with Bruce's tiresome eccentricities. Edith and Bruce do their best to
make themselves hospitable while defending their home against the
hostilities of love, but the hearts and minds of their eclectic guests
prove difficult to assuage. Love at Second Sight is a humorous tale of
romance and desire from Ada Leverson, an underappreciated novelist of
the Edwardian era. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally
typeset manuscript, this edition of Ada Leverson's Love at Second
Sight is a classic work of British literature reimagined for modern
readers.
