About this book
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)
Chapters
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- 1Chapter 1: Hyacinth10:14 · read by Helen Taylor
- 2Chapter 2: The Anxieties of Sir Charles10:47 · read by Helen Taylor
- 3Chapter 3: Anne Yeo7:15 · read by Helen Taylor
- 4Chapter 4: The Sound Sense of Lady Cannon9:27 · read by Helen Taylor
- 5Chapter 5: A Proposal7:37 · read by Helen Taylor
- 6Chapter 6: The Little Ottleys5:14 · read by Helen Taylor
- 7Chapter 7: Hyacinth's Little Dinner11:51 · read by Helen Taylor
- 8Chapter 8: Lord Selsey8:01 · read by Helen Taylor
- 9Chapter 9: The Peculiarities of Raggett7:47 · read by Helen Taylor
- 10Chapter 10: A Musical Afternoon9:15 · read by Helen Taylor
- 11Chapter 11: The Troubles of the Ottleys8:12 · read by Helen Taylor
- 12Chapter 12: At the National Gallery8:23 · read by Helen Taylor
- 13Chapter 13: More of the Little Ottleys12:02 · read by Helen Taylor
- 14Chapter 14: Lady Cannon's Visit9:53 · read by Helen Taylor
- 15Chapter 15: Raggett in Love14:21 · read by Helen Taylor
- 16Chapter 16: Archie7:33 · read by Helen Taylor
- 17Chapter 17: Bruce's Play6:34 · read by Helen Taylor
- 18Chapter 18: Hyacinth Waits12:10 · read by Helen Taylor
- 19Chapter 19: Eugenia10:06 · read by Helen Taylor
- 20Chapter 20: Bruce Has Influenza7:47 · read by Helen Taylor
- 21Chapter 21: Engaged8:24 · read by Helen Taylor
- 22Chapter 22: The Strange Behaviour of Anne6:09 · read by Helen Taylor
- 23Chapter 23: Bruce Convalescent6:48 · read by Helen Taylor
- 24Chapter 24: The Wedding8:36 · read by Helen Taylor
- 25Chapter 25: Accounts9:44 · read by Helen Taylor
- 26Chapter 26: Confidences9:28 · read by Helen Taylor
- 27Chapter 27: Miss Wrenner8:38 · read by Helen Taylor
- 28Chapter 28: Anne Returns9:18 · read by Helen Taylor
- 29Chapter 29: The Ingratitude of Mitchell10:23 · read by Helen Taylor
- 30Chapter 30: Mitchell Behaves Decently10:31 · read by Helen Taylor
- 31Chapter 31: Jane's Sister8:10 · read by Helen Taylor
- 32Chapter 32: The Drive7:54 · read by Helen Taylor
- 33Chapter 33: The Quarrel11:29 · read by Helen Taylor
- 34Chapter 34: Anne and Eugenia5:51 · read by Helen Taylor
- 35Chapter 35: That Woman7:23 · read by Helen Taylor
- 36Chapter 36: Raggett's Sense of Humour8:20 · read by Helen Taylor
- 37Chapter 37: Sir Charles8:05 · read by Helen Taylor
- 38Chapter 38: Rehearsing7:33 · read by Helen Taylor
- 39Chapter 39: The Solution7:48 · read by Helen Taylor
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