Mary Mackay was a British novelist who began her career as a musician, adopting the name Marie Corelli for her billing. She gave up music, turning to writing instead and in 1886 published her first novel,...

London,—and a night in June. London, swart and grim, semi–shrouded in a warm close mist of mingled human breath and acrid vapour steaming up from the clammy crowded streets,—London, with a million twinkling...

Marie Corelli's 'A Christmas Greeting' is a heartwarming tale that captures the festive spirit of Christmas with a mix of romance and mystery. Written in Corelli's signature ornate prose style, the novella...

Marie Corelli's 'The passing of the great Queen: A tribute to the noble life of Victoria Regina' is a beautifully crafted narrative that pays homage to the life and legacy of Queen Victoria. Written in...

"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...

Marie Corelli's 'The Sorrows of Satan' is a chilling horror classic that delves into themes of temptation, morality, and the supernatural. Set in late 19th century London, the novel follows the story...

Marie Corelli's 'Ziska' is a gothic novel that delves into the supernatural and the occult. Set in Egypt, the story follows a young Englishman who becomes embroiled in a sinister mystery surrounding the...

The Strange Visitation is a mystery tale set on the Christmas Eve in the mansion of well-known multi-millionaire Josiah McNason who receives an unusual and uninvited guest. It was a small uncanny creature,...

Marie Corelli's 'The Sorrows of Satan' is a captivating novel that delves into themes of temptation, morality, and the corrupting influence of wealth and power. Written in a lyrical and descriptive style,...

Marie Corelli's 'Boy: A Sketch' is a poignant exploration of the life of a young orphan boy navigating the harsh realities of Victorian England. Written in Corelli's signature melodramatic style, the...

Marie Corelli's 'Innocent: her fancy and his fact' is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human emotions and societal morals. The novel, written in Corelli's distinct lyrical prose, delves into...

Marie Corelli's 'The Secret Power' is a captivating novel that delves into the mystical and supernatural realms, exploring the power of the mind and the unseen forces that influence our lives. Corelli's...

The Sorrows of Satan is an 1895 faustian novel by Marie Corelli. It is widely regarded as one of the world's first bestsellers, partly due to an upheaval in the system British libraries used to purchase...

British novelist of fantastic and occult fiction. She enjoyed a period of great literary success from the publication of her first novel in 1886 until World War I, outselling her popular contemporaries,...

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...

The Sorrows of Satan (1895) is a  Faustian novel by Marie Corelli. It is widely regarded as one of the world's first best-sellers – partly due to an upheaval in the system British libraries used to purchase...

Cannes a fine Novecento Una giovane pianista malata di nervi viene salvata da un pittore italiano che la affida alle cure del misterioso maestro caldeo Heliobas. I trattamenti a base di elisir "elettrici"...

On the surface the plot follows the story of a penniless, starving author called Geoffrey Tempest. So poor that he is behind on his rent and can barely afford light in his room, he receives three letters....

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: Marie Corelli, the flamboyant, irreverent and iconoclastic best-selling writer of the Victorian era First published in 1886, "Vendetta!”...

The old by-road went rambling down into a dell of deep green shadow. It was a reprobate of a road,-a vagrant of the land,-having long ago wandered out of straight and even courses and taken to meandering...

In the enigmatic realm of Ardath, where the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, Marie Corelli weaves a captivating tale of love, loss, and the search for truth. Ardath, a young woman of extraordinary...

Marie Corelli's 'A Romance of Two Worlds' is a compelling novel that combines elements of romance and spiritualism in a unique literary style. Set in late 19th century England, the book follows the story...

In 'Love, and the Philosopher: A Study in Sentiment' by Marie Corelli, the author portrays a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the intricacies of love and philosophy. Through her lyrical and...

Marie Corelli's novel 'Thelma' is a captivating tale that delves into themes of love, spirituality, and the power of self-discovery. Set in the late 19th century, Corelli's writing style is ornate and...

In Marie Corelli's novel, 'The Treasure of Heaven,' the reader is taken on a suspenseful journey filled with mysticism and intrigue. Set in the late 19th century, Corelli's unique literary style combines...

A Romance of Two Worlds was Marie Corelli's first novel, published in 1886. It referenced the contemporary debate between creationism and evolution, as well as supernatural themes, overlaid with elements...

The Sorrows of Satan was one of the first modern bestsellers and was influential in establishing some of the major trends in twentieth-century bestselling fiction. The setting is London, 1895, and the...

Marie Corelli's novel 'The Murder of Delicia' is a captivating blend of mystery and drama set in late 19th century England. The story follows the investigation of the brutal murder of a young socialite,...

Marie Corelli's 'Innocent: her fancy and his fact' is a compelling novel that explores themes of innocence, love, and societal expectations through the lens of its two protagonists. Corelli's literary...

In Marie Corelli's novel 'Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy,' readers are immersed in a gripping tale that explores the quest for power and control. The book delves into themes of ambition, manipulation,...