“marie corelli”

Marie Corelli (1855-1924) was a British novelist. A recurring theme throughout her work is an attempt to reconcile Christianity with reincarnation, astral projection, and other mystical topics. Her books were a very important part of the foundation of tod... More

"But," said the Cardinal half aloud, with the gentle dawning of a tender smile brightening the fine firm curve of his lips, -- "it is not the end The end here, no doubt; -- but the beginning -- "there "" He raised his eyes devoutly, and instinctively touched the silver crucifix hanging by its purpl... More

Partial Contents: The King's Pleasance; A Nation or a Church? Sealed Orders; The Idealists; The King's double; A Sea Princess; Secret Service; The Professor Advises; An Honorable Statesman; Royal Loves; Of the Corruption of the State; The Scorn of Kings; The King's Defender; A Woman of Reason; The S... More

A fictional account about rural England and its people.... More

1891. Marie Corelli (pseudonym for Mary Mackay) in her time, was the most widely read author of fiction but came under harsh criticism from many of the literary elite for her overly melodramatic and emotional writing. Contents: The Hired Baby; The Lady with the Carnations; Mademoiselle Zephyr; My Wo... More

Contents: An artist's studio; Mysterious potion; Three visions; A dance and a promise; Cellini's story; Hotel Mars and its owner; Zara and Prince Ivan; A symphony in the air; An electric shock; My strange departure; A miniature creation; Secrets of the sun and moon; Sociable converse; Electric creed... More