Description

Set against the shifting grandeur of 19th-century Europe, this novel follows Wanda, an orphan whose life is shaped by family ties, longing, and the search for belonging. As she moves through the social currents of her world, her story turns toward love and consequence—especially when her feelings collide with the expectations of duty and the claims of honor. With a vivid, romantic sensibility and Ouida’s signature flair for atmosphere and emotional intensity, the book explores passion versus responsibility, the costs of independence, and the fragile line between fate and choice. Blending sweeping settings with intimate character drama, it offers a compelling portrait of a young woman learning what it truly means to live—and to love—on her own terms.

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Creative Media Partners, LLC

Published Jan 1, 1883

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Details

First Published

1883

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Wanda by Ouida.

Death/Grief
Abuse
Sexual Violence