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Ouida – the pseudonym of English novelist Maria Louise Ramé – wrote over 40 novels as well as children’s books, short stories and essays. One of the most popular authors of her day, she achieved fame and fortune with her ‘sensation novels’ which scandalised and intrigued Victorian readers, but her extravagant lifestyle resulted in her dying in poverty in 1908. This collection brings together her pioneering novel Moths with two engrossing biographical portraits of Ouida herself.

Enter a world of passion, pride, loyalty, beauty, and ruin.The Ouida Library brings the novels and stories of Ouida to life in full, restoring the voice of one of the nineteenth century’s most vivid and unconventional storytellers. Here are noble hearts tested by cruel society, faithful animals more virtuous than men, glittering salons shadowed by corruption, and lovers driven to sacrifice, rebellion, and despair.These are tales of splendour and sorrow, of innocence in conflict with the world, read unabridged for those who still believe that literature should possess colour, feeling, and ...

A lost necklace. A ruthless surgeon. A love triangle with deadly consequences. When a young Venetian widow loses her treasured opal necklace in the lagoon, the jewel eventually washes ashore near Torcello, where it is discovered by two very different travelers: Lionello Adrianis, a warmhearted...

Sunbeam, a young teen, is a spunky, impulsive outcast whose fierce devotion to find her missing twin sister is threatened by a chilling, dark presence. Sunbeam’s twin, Gilda, disappeared five years ago. Worse, Sunbeam never knew her father; he mysteriously left the family. So she lives with her mother, who always references a nameless threat but never answers her questions.

The year 2008 was the worst of Ouida Brown’s life. Her beloved mother, the heart of her life, died of breast cancer. Ouida found herself in a dark place - lost, depressed, and angry. She didn’t know who she was anymore. What had happened to her optimism, her energy, her bubbly personality? In her unhappiness, she turned to comfort food, abandoned her healthy eating habits, and gained weight. Her journey back to wholeness came when a trusted friend gently confronted her and told her she needed help.

I created this podcast to educate, share my love of life and all that it entails, inspire, and promote movement in its various forms from a mental health aspect Also, I want to connect my listeners with others who will bring inspirational stories and experiences we can all relate to; people who have overcome obstacles to make it to their finish lines.

Dive into the heartfelt and often poignant world of canine companionship with "Good Dog Book," a rotating collection that celebrates the deep bond between humans and their furry friends. This podcast features a variety of adult stories and poems that capture the joy, humor, and sometimes the heartache that comes with loving a dog. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook, offering unique explorations of loyalty, adventure, and the bittersweet moments that define our relationships with these beloved pets. While some selections may include themes of violence that could be distressing to ...

Nello and Patrasche find themselves alone in the world, embarking on a heartwarming journey of friendship and resilience. This touching tale follows Nello, an orphaned boy, and Patrasche, the loyal dog he and his grandfather rescued from despair. Set against the backdrop of a quaint village near Antwerp, their bond becomes a symbol of love and loyalty, so much so that a statue commemorating their story stands in the village to this day. Written with grace by Marie Louise de la Ramée under the pseudonym Ouida, this poignant narrative captures the essence of companionship and the enduring ...

Dive into the last novel by British author Ouida, where sharp satire meets the extravagant lives of the nouveau riche Massarenes. As they navigate their quest for social elevation with the cunning assistance of Lady Kenilworth, the story unfolds into a vibrant celebration of eccentricity and excess, critiquing societal norms with wit and flair. - Summary by Lynne TThis show includes AI-generated content.

My Point Of View My World, My Point of View What’s Yours? Welcome to My Point of View, the podcast where politics meets real talk—and a little bit of humor keeps it all from driving us crazy. I’ve got opinions (trust me, plenty of them), but more importantly, I want to help you form your own. Too many people let politicians do their thinking for them. They take the headlines at face value, vote against their own best interests, and trust that the government has their back—spoiler alert: it doesn’t always work that way. Here, we break down policies and talk about how they affect your ...