The Massarenes - Ouida

Name: The Massarenes - Ouida
Brand: Kessinger Publishing
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The Massarenes is a novel written by Ouida, a pseudonym for the English author Maria Louise Ram��. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of the wealthy and aristocratic Massarene family. The patriarch of the family, Lord Massarene, is a proud and stubborn man who has fallen on hard times and is struggling to maintain his position in society.The novel explores the themes of love, betrayal, and social status through the eyes of the Massarene family and those around them. Lord Massarene's son, Bertie, is a charming and handsome young man who falls in love with the beautiful and intelligent Lady Joan, but their relationship is threatened by the scheming Lady Sunningdale, who is determined to marry Bertie for his wealth and status.Meanwhile, Lord Massarene's daughter, Lady Hilda, is engaged to the wealthy and powerful Duke of Merthyr, but she is secretly in love with the dashing and rebellious Captain Kildare. As Lady Hilda struggles to choose between duty and love, her brother Bertie becomes embroiled in a scandal that threatens to ruin the Massarene family's reputation forever.The Massarenes is a gripping and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the English aristocracy during the late Victorian era. Ouida's vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings bring the story to life, while her exploration of the social and political issues of the time adds depth and complexity to the narrative. Overall, The Massarenes is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.1897. English author, pseudonym of Marie Louise de la Ramee, she was a prolific writer of flamboyant, romantic tales, the best of which are Under Two Flags, Moths, and In Maremma. Her stories for children include Two Little Wooden Shoes, Bimbi, and the well-known Dog of Flanders. The Massarenes begins: Mouse, said her husband to Lady Kenilworth, one morning at Homburg, do you see that large pale woman over there, with a face like a crumpled whitey-brown paper bag? Lady Kenilworth looked. Yes, she said impatiently. Yes. Well?-what?-why? Well, she rolls-she absolutely rolls-wallows-biggest pile ever made out West.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.

EAN: 9781417912803

Producent

Kessinger Publishing

Kod produktu

752GPH03527KS

Rok wydania

2004

Elementy

584

Oprawa

Miekka

Format

15.2x22.9cm