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The Massarenes, Classics To Go

The Massarenes is a novel by Ouida that tells the story of a wealthy and powerful European family, the Massarenes, who reside in a luxurious villa in Nice, France. The family, consisting of a mother, daughter, and son, live a life of leisure, indulging in their extravagant lifestyle while ignoring the world outside their gates. They come into contact with a poor and struggling young artist named Pierre, who falls in love with the daughter of the family. As their lives become intertwined, the Massarenes are forced to confront the reality of their privileged existence and the consequences of their actions. The novel explores themes of love, wealth, power, and morality.

Ouida

Ouida (1 January 1839– 25 January 1908) was the pseudonym of the English novelist Maria Louise Ramé (although she preferred to be known as Marie Louise de la Ramée). During her career, Ouida wrote more than 40 novels, as well as short stories, children's books and essays. Moderately successful, she lived a life of luxury, entertaining many of the literary figures of the day.

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