The Lady With The Carnations

The Lady With The Carnations is a novel written by the British author, Marie Corelli. The book tells the story of a young woman named Maryllia who lives in a grand estate called Dreamthorpe. She is a beautiful and wealthy heiress, but is also plagued by a mysterious illness that leaves her weak and bedridden. Despite her illness, she is a kind and generous person who is loved by everyone who knows her.One day, a young artist named Lionel Valliscourt comes to Dreamthorpe to paint Maryllia's portrait. Lionel is immediately struck by Maryllia's beauty and kind nature, and the two quickly become friends. As they spend more time together, Lionel learns about Maryllia's illness and her fears about the future.As the story unfolds, Lionel and Maryllia's friendship blossoms into a deep and passionate love. However, their happiness is threatened by the scheming of Maryllia's greedy relatives who are determined to get their hands on her fortune. Lionel and Maryllia must fight to protect their love and their future together.The Lady With The Carnations is a beautifully written novel that explores themes of love, friendship, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. Marie Corelli's vivid descriptions of Dreamthorpe and its inhabitants transport the reader to a world of beauty and intrigue, while her powerful storytelling keeps them engaged until the very end.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Song of Miriam and Other Stories, by Marie Corelli. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564597601.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.