Strathmore Or, Wrought By His Own Hand: A Life Romance

by Ouida, Maria Louise Ramé, Marie Louise de la Ramée

Book Overview

Strathmore Or, Wrought By His Own Hand: A Life Romance by Ouida is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Cecil, who comes from a wealthy family but yearns for something more meaningful in life. He decides to leave his privileged life behind and pursue his passion for art, becoming a successful painter in his own right.Along the way, Cecil falls in love with a beautiful and talented actress named Syrlin, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the disapproval of Syrlin's powerful and controlling mother. Despite these obstacles, Cecil and Syrlin are determined to be together, and they embark on a passionate and tumultuous romance.As Cecil's fame and success as an artist grow, he finds himself caught up in the world of high society and its many temptations. He must navigate the treacherous waters of fame and fortune, while still staying true to his artistic vision and his love for Syrlin.Strathmore Or, Wrought By His Own Hand: A Life Romance is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, art, and the pursuit of one's dreams. Ouida's vivid descriptions and richly drawn characters bring the story to life, making it a must-read for fans of classic literature and romance novels.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430498285
• ISBN13: 9781430498285
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"