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A thrilling tale of the Devil's final ride between the darkness and dawn, watching as mankind falls victim to the curse of progress and speed, rejecting all peace and silence, all reflection and godliness. As he goes, he gathers phantoms and monsters, hell-bound victims and dark shadows, all the while telling the natural world to rejoice, for it will soon be free of the curse of Man. Written in 1910, this Christian tome is as relevant today as it was a century ago, as people fall victim to the next and fastest thing, falling away from God in the process.

"I hate God!" Said Angel. And having made this un-angel-like statement, she folded her short arms across her breast and surveyed her horrified audience defiantly. So begins a tale of a poor child's expulsion from Sunday school for the cruelties of a God who would allow her parents to die, and her life to be one of unending misery.

Marie Corelli is best known as a novelist, but was always a poet at heart, composing on her strongest passions, whether for love, nature, God, or country. This volume collects poems from across her bestselling books and across her career, curated by Brenda Vyver, her her 'companion' of 40 years, who she left everything to when she died, and who is buried alongside her in a twin grave. It is perhaps worth noting that Brenda drove much of Corelli's work, which ran heavy to erotic descriptions of women.

Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul by Marie Corelli is a dark, atmospheric novel of reincarnation, revenge, obsession, and supernatural destiny set against the exotic backdrop of Egypt.The story centers on the mysterious and beautiful Princess Ziska, whose arrival in Cairo immediately attracts fascination and unease. Among those drawn to her is the French artist Armand Gervase, who feels an inexplicable connection to her that seems to reach far beyond their present lives.As their relationship develops, the novel gradually reveals a story rooted in ancient Egypt, where love, betrayal, and ...

A poignant exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time, imbued with a melancholic beauty that mirrors the author’s own reckoning with mortality and the changing tides of literature. This collection of short stories was released just before Corelli’s death, and is unlike any of her other tales. Corelli was the bestselling queen of Victorian romantic fiction, beloved by the public and Queen Victoria herself… but the Great War (WWI) war changed everyone, Corelli included.

This is the heartbreaking and passionate tale of true love's blindness and destruction by the bestselling author of the Victorian era, who romances were beloved of figures as diverse as Gladstone, Churchill, and Queen Victoria herself.

At the height of her fame—outselling Dickens, Conan Doyle and H.G. Wells combined—Marie Corelli crafted these mesmerizing tales that blend forbidden passion with gothic suspense. From ghostly brides seeking vengeance to artists consumed by obsession, each story pulses with the dark romanticism that made Corelli Victorian Britain's most beloved storyteller.

In the long, tranquil spring of 1914, we find a poignant prelude to a vanishing world. in a sun-dappled English garden, a battle of heart and mind begins. He is the Philosopher—a older man of cool reason and cynical wit, who dismisses love as a foolish overindulgence. She is his gentle but spirited companion, a young woman whose depth of feeling finds wonder in a blooming rose and mourns the fate of a fallen robin.

Poor Diana May finds herself at a crossroads; her fiancé has abruptly left her, her parents view her as a burden, and her brilliance goes unnoticed. Feeling unloved and unappreciated, she’s on the brink of despair—until she takes a bold step to reclaim her life. It all starts with a mysterious ad for an assistant to an eccentric scientist hiding away in a secret laboratory in Switzerland... - Summary by NewgatenovelistThis show includes AI-generated content.

Experience the haunting charm of Strange Visitation, a captivating Christmas ghost story inspired by Dickens timeless classic, A Christmas Carol. Commissioned as a special supplement for the Strands December edition, this tale weaves together the spirit of the season with ghostly encounters that will leave you spellbound. - Summary by A. Gramour

Step into the haunting world of Marie Corellis 1895 Faustian novel, where we follow Geoffrey Tempest, a once-starving writer whose life takes a dramatic turn with a massive inheritance and the enigmatic friendship of Prince Lucio Rimanez, a figure shrouded in mystery. As Geoffrey ascends the social ladder, marrying the daughter of an Earl and basking in the envy of high society, his fortunes begin to unravel, revealing the true nature of his newfound companion. Faced with a pivotal choice, Geoffrey must confront the dark forces at play and decide who his true master really is. - Summary by ...