Wanda, Vol. 3 (of 3)

"Wanda, Vol. 3 (of 3)" by Ouida is a dramatic novel written during the late 19th century. It explores the complexities of love, loyalty, and personal integrity as the protagonist, Wanda von Szalras, navigates her tumultuous relationship with her husband, Marquis de Sabran, against the backdrop of Parisian high society and its intrigues. The book offers profound insights into the struggles between personal desires and societal expectations, all framed within a richly detailed narrative of art, family legacy, and power dynamics. At the start of this volume, Wanda and Sabran return to Paris after a tour, where they discover the implications of a recent inheritance from Wanda's late godfather. As they settle into the vibrant social scene of Paris, tensions arise from Sabran's interactions with Madame Olga Brancka, his cousin's wife. Although Wanda appears to embrace the social whirl, she remains aware of the emotional undertones between her husband and Olga, who seeks to exert her influence over him. The opening chapters set the stage for the brewing conflict, weaving in themes of jealousy, loyalty, and the pressures of fame that threaten to unravel the bonds of marriage. As Wanda grapples with her feelings and her husband's increasingly close ties with Olga, readers are drawn into a world where love and treachery dance perilously close. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Maria Louise Ramé, going by the name Marie Louise de la Ramée and known by the pseudonym Ouida, was an English novelist. 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.