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...