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 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.
Madeline and Bertha share an uncommonly devoted friendship, verging
on sisterhood in the best and worst of times. Satisfactorily
married to the loyal-if a little boring-Percy Kellynch, Bertha
often serves as Madeline's matchmaker and confidante. In love with
Rupert Denison, an affectionate, aloof young man, Madeline wants
nothing more than to be swept off her feet. Much to her dismay,
however, Rupert takes romance slow, proving at times a difficult
man to pin down. Disappointed by a last-minute cancellation,
Madeline laments her lovelorn woes to Bertha, who comes up with a
plan. With the help of a devoted ex-lover, she invites Rupert and
Madeline to dinner and a show, unwittingly setting in motion a
story of jealousy, hilarity, and forbidden attraction. Bird of
Paradise 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 Bird of Paradise is a classic work
of British literature reimagined for modern readers.
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