The Twelfth Hour (1907)

The Twelfth Hour is a novel written by Ada Leverson and published in 1907. The story revolves around a young woman named Lady Frances who is married to a wealthy and powerful man named Lord Henry. Despite their luxurious lifestyle, Lady Frances is unhappy in her marriage and feels trapped in her role as a society wife. When she meets a charming and mysterious man named Mr. Wemyss, Lady Frances begins to question her life choices and considers embarking on a passionate affair. However, as she becomes more entangled with Mr. Wemyss, she realizes that he may not be all that he seems and that their relationship could have dangerous consequences. As the story unfolds, Lady Frances must navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and societal expectations in order to find true happiness and fulfillment. The Twelfth Hour is a captivating tale of romance, intrigue, and the struggle for personal freedom in a world governed by social conventions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.