Bøger af Marie Corelli

"I, who write this, am a dead man. Dead legally-dead by absolute proofs-dead and buried! Ask for me in my native city and they will tell you I was one of the victims of the cholera that ravaged Naples in 1884, and that my mortal remains lie moldering in the funeral vault of my ancestors. Yet-I live!" The tale of Fabio Romani, a Venetian who dies of cholera and comes back to life as a wealthy Count and seeks vengeance on those who wronged him. Marie Corelli's second novel is a dazzling story filled with love, lies and betrayal that will keep the reader engaged throughout.

Originally published in 1896, The Murder of Delicia centers a wealthy woman whose husband's infidelity and self-indulgence leads her to an unexpected yet fateful end. The woman is forced to face the harsh and cruel reality of her marriage. Delicia Vaughn is a successful writer married to a former solider called Wilfred Carlyon. Despite her unwavering devotion, Carlyon often treats his wife with contempt. He spends her money on gambling, parties and other women, most notably a local dancer. When Delicia discovers her husband's latest purchase for his mistress, she's completely heartbroken. The truth of his affairs and public humiliation causes her physical and emotional strain. The couple finally separates and Delicia decides to focus on her work. Yet, the damage has been done and has fatal consequences. The Murder of Delicia is the emotional tale of a long-suffering wife trapped by her own delusions. When reality sets in she's forced to reckon with the ugly truth. It's a heart-wrenching story that stays with the reader long after its dramatic conclusion. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of The Murder of Delicia is both modern and readable.

Innocent (1914) is a novel by Marie Corelli. Published at the height of Corelli's career as one of the most successful writers of her generation, the novel combines fantasy and romance to tell a story of self-discovery, ambition, and the ideals of the early feminist movement. Due for reassessment by a modern audience, Innocent is a must read for fans of Victorian literature. Abandoned as a baby, Innocent is raised by Hugo Jocelyn on the ancestral farm of Sieur Amadis, a legendary French knight. Growing up in this idyllic setting, Innocent develops a love for medieval literature while constructing elaborate fantasies about her mysterious origins. When Jocelyn dies, he reveals the identity of her parents: Lady Blythe, a noblewoman; and Pierce Armitage, an artist. Forced to face reality for the first time in her life, Innocent makes her way to London, where she begins a promising career as a professional writer. Despite her early success, Innocent encounters a friend of her parents who, unbeknownst to her, reveals her whereabouts and sets the stage for their reconciliation. While Armitage, now in Italy, prepares to rekindle their relationship, Innocent falls for a vain, manipulative young man who promises her marriage while harboring his own secret motives. Innocent is a tale of a young woman true to her name, a talented and promising young artist who must learn fast in order to avoid disaster. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Marie Corelli's Innocent is a classic work of English literature reimagined for modern readers.

Theos Alwyn, a poet suffering from a loss of creativity, travels to a monastery in the Caucasus Mountains in order to meet with Heliobas, a mysterious and powerful monk. With the monk¿s help, Theos regains his faith and journeys to the field of Ardath, where another world awaits. Ardath: The Story of a Dead Self is a novel by Marie Corelli.

The Secret Power (1921) is a science fiction novel by Marie Corelli. Published toward the end of Corelli¿s career as one of the most successful writers of her generation, the novel combines romance, fantasy, and science fiction to tell a story of discovery and sacrifice set in a strangely familiar future. Thought to be inspired by the life of Marie Curie, The Secret Power showcases the immense talent of an author whose reputation has subsided in the years after her death. Due for reassessment by a modern audience, Mari Corelli¿s work¿which has inspired several adaptations for film and theater¿is a must read for fans of early science fiction.Set in the future, The Secret Power describes a future world united through long-distance air travel. Featuring beautiful descriptions of Southern California and Sicily, the novel follows an impoverished academic and a wealthy heiress, star-crossed lovers who wrestle with the discovery of a mysterious radioactive substance. Envisioning the prospect of unmatched power, they struggle with the ethical implications of an energy source with the capacity for good and evil. Living in his secluded cabin, the academic leaves the material untouched, fearful of its consequences. Meanwhile, his lover is content to eat small pieces of the substance daily, astounded by its rejuvenating effect. Addressing philosophical, scientific, and religious themes, The Secret Power is a moving work of fiction which uses romance to ask important questions about an emerging modern world.With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Marie Corelli The Secret Power is a classic work of English science fiction reimagined for modern readers.

After meeting a mysterious stranger, a sickly woman drinks a powerful potion that opens her eyes, heart and mind to the wonders of the supernatural. Once she's been exposed, she's eager to learn more about the spiritual world.A Romance of Two Worlds follows a young woman who struggles with a serious health condition. Despite her doctor's best efforts, they are unable to provide a cure or any long-term relief. In an attempt to ease her physical and emotional pain, she goes on vacation and encounters a stranger called Raffello Cellini. He has a divine energy and supplies the woman with a potion that leads to a spiritual awakening. She develops a thirst for knowledge and experience that can only be quelled by one figure-God. A Romance of Two Worlds was Marie Corelli's first novel, which set the tone for her subsequent works. Her stories are infused with various themes that often conflict with one another. This novel is a unique and captivating debut from one of the most read authors of the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries.With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Romance of Two Worlds is both modern and readable.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Young Diana: An Experiment of the Future is a science fiction novel written by Marie Corelli. The story is set in the year 2000 and follows the life of Diana, a young woman who has been chosen as an experiment by a group of scientists who want to create a new type of human being. Diana is raised in a secluded environment, where she is given the best education and training in various fields, including science, art, and music. She is also taught to control her emotions and develop her psychic abilities. As Diana grows up, she becomes aware of her unique abilities and the purpose of her existence. She struggles with the idea of being a mere experiment and questions her place in society. She also falls in love with a man named Brian, who is not part of the experiment. Their relationship is complicated by the fact that Diana has been programmed to suppress her emotions.The novel explores themes of identity, free will, and the consequences of scientific experimentation. It also offers a glimpse into what life could be like in the future, with advanced technology and a society that values intelligence and rationality above all else.Overall, Young Diana: An Experiment of the Future is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that challenges readers to consider the ethical implications of scientific progress and the nature of humanity itself.1918. This marvelous work of fiction reveals the concepts of faith, logic, reason, opinion, wisdom, eternity, and their influence on the heroine who becomes reborn and lives as the light lives. A fictional but true account of how the spirit moves us to become masters in the drama of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Life Everlasting: A Reality of Romance"" is a novel by Marie Corelli, first published in 1911. The book follows the story of a young woman named Zara, who is engaged to a wealthy and successful man named Sir Bruce Evelin. However, Zara is haunted by a sense of emptiness and a longing for something more meaningful in her life. Her search for this deeper purpose leads her to a mysterious and charismatic man named Raffaello Cellini, who claims to have discovered the secret of eternal life. As Zara becomes more and more drawn to Raffaello and his teachings, she must confront the consequences of her choices and decide whether she is willing to risk everything for the possibility of a life beyond death. ""Life Everlasting"" is a thought-provoking exploration of love, spirituality, and the nature of existence, written in Corelli's signature lyrical style.1911. More Corelli Metaphysical Fiction! Contents: The Fairy Ship; Angel of a Dream; A Bunch of Heather; An Unexpected Meeting; Recognition; Memories; Visions; Doubtful Destiny; Strange Associations; One Way of Love; A Love-Letter; The House of Aselzion; Cross and Star; A First Lesson; Shadow and Sound; The Magic Book; Dreams Within a Dream; The Unknown Deep; Into the Light.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

FABIO AND NINA ARE WITH THEIR DAUGHTER WHEN FABIO DIES. OR DOES HE? AND IS NINA REALLY AS IN LOVE WITH HER HUSBAND OR IS SHE HAVING AN AFFAIR? ALL IS NOT WHAT IT AT FIRST SEEMS IN THIS NOVEL ABOUT LOVE AND BETRAYAL. विसाव्या शतकाच्या पूर्वार्धात इटलीतील नेपल्स शहराच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर सदर कथा घडते. उच्च श्रीमंत कुळात जन्मलेल्या कौंट पॅÂबिओ रोमानी आपल्या 'रोमानी व्हिला'त राहत होता. स्त्रियांविषयी विशेष आकर्षण नसलेल्या उच्च विचार बाळगणारा असा कौंट रोमानी होता. त्याचा एक गिडो केरारी नावाचा जिवलग मित्र होता. पेशाने चित्रकार पण रंगेल असणारा फेरारी कौंट रोमानीला नेहमीच त्याच्या सज्जन सभ्य स्वभावावरून चिडवत असे. अशा मनाने निर्मळ असणाऱ्या कौंट रोमानीला एक मुलगी आवडते आणि तो तिच्याशी विवाह करतो. लग्नाला साधारण तीन वर्षे होतात आणि कौंट रोमानी एका अत्यंत गोंडस कन्येचा पिता झालेला असतो. आपली पत्नी नीना व मुलीसह कौंट रोमानी आनंदात जीवन जगत असताना नेप

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"Ziska" is a supernatural and thrilling story about love, passion, treason and revenge, set in the late 19th-century Cairo. Ziska is a reincarnation of an ancient Egyptian woman who was killed by her lover once he got tired of her. The reincarnated Ziska is beautiful, mysterious, seductive, and has stolen the hearts of all the young men, including the famous French painter Armand Gervase, who has just arrived in Cairo. Gervase immediately falls for Ziska, feeling that he knows her from somewhere. At same time, he is the only man Ziska has eyes for, because he looks exactly like the man who killed her...