The Ouida 1839-1908 creator text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Massarenes" by Ouida is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the newly wealthy Massarene family as they navigate the complexities of high society in England, grappling with the challenges of social standing and acceptance. Central characters include Margaret Massarene, a lonely figure struggling to fit into upper-class society, and her ambitious husband, William Massarene, who seeks to elevate their status despite their humble beginnings. The opening of the novel introduces the Massarene family in a lavish yet isolating environment, showcasing Margaret's attempts to engage with the elite while highlighting her insecurities. At a resort in Homburg, she observes Lady Kenilworth, who epitomizes the social grace and connections that Margaret desires. The narrative depicts Margaret’s longing for acceptance amidst her blunders and misunderstandings in this new world, particularly in her interactions with the seemingly aloof individuals around her. This initial glimpse sets the tone for themes of ambition, social hierarchy, and the struggle for belonging that unfold as the Massarenes seek to establish themselves among the elite. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2022-11-30 Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: United States: R. F. Fenno & Company, 1897 Rich people -- Fiction England -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction Aristocracy (Social class) -- England -- Fiction PR United States: R. F. Fenno & Company, 1897 41027426 https://archive.org/details/massarenes00ouidrich/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69446 https://archive.org/details/massarenes00ouidrich/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69446 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134615.0 69446