Thelma

Thelma is a novel written by Marie Corelli, first published in 1887. The story is set in Norway and follows the life of a young woman named Thelma, who is the daughter of a wealthy and influential man. Thelma is beautiful, intelligent, and kind-hearted, but she is also sheltered and naive, having been raised in seclusion by her father.When Thelma meets a handsome and mysterious stranger named Eric, she is immediately drawn to him. Eric is a wanderer who has traveled the world and has many stories to tell. Thelma is fascinated by his experiences and his free-spirited nature, and she soon falls in love with him.However, Thelma's father disapproves of Eric and forbids her from seeing him. Thelma is torn between her love for Eric and her loyalty to her father. Meanwhile, Eric is haunted by a dark secret from his past, which threatens to destroy their relationship.As the story unfolds, Thelma must navigate the complex web of relationships and emotions that surround her, including her love for Eric, her duty to her father, and her own desires and dreams. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and the search for meaning and purpose in life.Thelma was a bestseller in its time and was praised for its vivid descriptions of the Norwegian landscape and its romantic and mystical themes. It remains a classic of Victorian literature and a beloved work of fiction to this day.Another fictional work by Corelli!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.