The Twelfth Hour

"The Twelfth Hour" by Ada Leverson is a novel that explores the tangled lives of socialites in Edwardian England. The book centers on the beautiful Felicity, her brother Savile, and their circle as they deal with romantic problems and the complicated nature of relationships within their high society world. Family dynamics play a large role, as shown at the start of the novel, when Savile visits Felicity before a big party hosted by their father, Sir James Crofton. The siblings' interaction introduces the reader to the relationships that will define the characters' journeys: Felicity's strained marriage to the racing-obsessed Lord Chetwode and Savile's complicated romantic feelings for multiple women. The story blends wit and mystery to highlight the characters' experiences in their vibrant and demanding social environment.