Love's Shadow

Ada Leverson (1862 - 1933)

The first in a trilogy of books known together as 'The Little Ottleys', this is a sparkling social comedy set in Edwardian London. Ada Leverson was a great friend and staunch supporter of Oscar Wilde and shared his love for sharp, witty writing. Like Wilde, her work is characterised by a wonderful ear for dialogue and deft characterization. 'Love's Shadow' introduces us to Bruce and Edith Ottley and their friends, who are to all appearances living the bright and carefree lives of the well-to-do. But there are cracks appearing in the facade. Bruce is staggeringly self-obsessed, a hypochondriac and a spendthrift, and Edith must learn to manage her stubborn, exasperating husband. Meanwhile their friends attempt to navigate the rocky rapids of love and marriage with varying degrees of success, and keep us thoroughly entertained along the way. ( Helen Taylor)

Genre(s): Humorous Fiction

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 Chapter 1: Hyacinth Helen Taylor
00:10:14
Play 02 Chapter 2: The Anxieties of Sir Charles Helen Taylor
00:10:47
Play 03 Chapter 3: Anne Yeo Helen Taylor
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Play 04 Chapter 4: The Sound Sense of Lady Cannon Helen Taylor
00:09:27
Play 05 Chapter 5: A Proposal Helen Taylor
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Play 06 Chapter 6: The Little Ottleys Helen Taylor
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Play 07 Chapter 7: Hyacinth's Little Dinner Helen Taylor
00:11:51
Play 08 Chapter 8: Lord Selsey Helen Taylor
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Play 09 Chapter 9: The Peculiarities of Raggett Helen Taylor
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Play 10 Chapter 10: A Musical Afternoon Helen Taylor
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Play 11 Chapter 11: The Troubles of the Ottleys Helen Taylor
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Play 12 Chapter 12: At the National Gallery Helen Taylor
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Play 13 Chapter 13: More of the Little Ottleys Helen Taylor
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Play 14 Chapter 14: Lady Cannon's Visit Helen Taylor
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Play 15 Chapter 15: Raggett in Love Helen Taylor
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Play 16 Chapter 16: Archie Helen Taylor
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Play 17 Chapter 17: Bruce's Play Helen Taylor
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Play 18 Chapter 18: Hyacinth Waits Helen Taylor
00:12:10
Play 19 Chapter 19: Eugenia Helen Taylor
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Play 20 Chapter 20: Bruce Has Influenza Helen Taylor
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Play 21 Chapter 21: Engaged Helen Taylor
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Play 22 Chapter 22: The Strange Behaviour of Anne Helen Taylor
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Play 23 Chapter 23: Bruce Convalescent Helen Taylor
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Play 24 Chapter 24: The Wedding Helen Taylor
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Play 25 Chapter 25: Accounts Helen Taylor
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Play 26 Chapter 26: Confidences Helen Taylor
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Play 27 Chapter 27: Miss Wrenner Helen Taylor
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Play 28 Chapter 28: Anne Returns Helen Taylor
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Play 29 Chapter 29: The Ingratitude of Mitchell Helen Taylor
00:10:23
Play 30 Chapter 30: Mitchell Behaves Decently Helen Taylor
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Play 31 Chapter 31: Jane's Sister Helen Taylor
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Play 32 Chapter 32: The Drive Helen Taylor
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Play 33 Chapter 33: The Quarrel Helen Taylor
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Play 34 Chapter 34: Anne and Eugenia Helen Taylor
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Play 35 Chapter 35: That Woman Helen Taylor
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Play 36 Chapter 36: Raggett's Sense of Humour Helen Taylor
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Play 37 Chapter 37: Sir Charles Helen Taylor
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Play 38 Chapter 38: Rehearsing Helen Taylor
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Play 39 Chapter 39: The Solution Helen Taylor
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