Ouida, a passionate and skilled English novelist, gained fame during the 19th century, particularly for her novels depicting the lives and adventures of the upper class. She was known for her lush and vivid prose, often illustrating themes of love, nature, and social commentary through her characters’ experiences. Her works were characterized by strong, independent female figures and often critiqued societal norms of her time. Born Maria Louise Ramé in 1839, Ouida moved to...