The Merry-Go-Round, published in 1904 by W. Somerset Maugham, is a novel that explores the dynamics of wealth and power within family relationships. The story centers on Miss Elizabeth Dwarris, a wealthy and domineering woman, and her cousin Miss Ley, who challenges her authority with wit and bluntness. Through their contentious interactions, Maugham delves into themes of social class, independence, and the complexities of man-woman relationships in early 20th-century England.
