gamble and falls deeply into debt. In order to save him Angel writes another fantasy novel which is successful. His marriage to Angel is cut short when he accidentally drowns. Angel and Nora continue to live together in Paradise House, though Angel is unable to write and her books fall out of print. Angel and Nora fall into poverty and obscurity. Shortly after Nora's uncle, Lord Norley dies leaving her an heiress, Angel dies as well. Nora discovers a will written by Angel in which Nora receives her entire fortune. However, nothing is left and Nora resolves to leave Paradise House and let it fall into disuse. Adaptation In 2007, Angel was turned into a movie by French director François Ozon. Notes External links and further reading New York Times book review 1957 British novels Novels by Elizabeth Taylor Novels about writers British novels adapted into films NYRB Classics Peter Davies books