内容简介：Although born in New York Henry Harland began his writing career pretending to be Russian under the pseudonym Sidney Laska. During this first phase of his literary career he produced sensational novels with little literary quality. In 1890 he moved to London and began work under his own name. He was influenced by the Aesthetic movement and began producing quality works. He came into his own as a writer with The Cardinal's Snuffbox and The Lady Paramount. The Lady Paramount is an excellent example of Harland's humorous touch and his picturesque style.