Karpathos publishes the greatest works of history's greatest authors and collects them to make it easy and affordable for readers to have them all at the push of a button. All of our collections include a linked table of contents.Marie Corelli was a British writer during the Victorian era. Corelli was one of the most widely read authors in her lifetime and her books are considered to be part of the New Age religion. This collection includes the following:A Romance of Two Wo...

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. The first is from a friend in Australia who has made his fortune and offers to introduce him to a good friend who might be able to lift him from poverty. The second is a note from a solicitor detailing that he has inherited a fortune from a deceased relative. The third is a letter of intr...

"The Soul of Lilith" is a work attributed to Marie Corelli by some sources, but it's important to note that there is no confirmed evidence that Marie Corelli authored a book with this specific title. It's possible that there might be confusion or misattribution regarding this work.If you're interested in Marie Corelli's writings, she authored numerous novels with titles such as "The Sorrows of Satan," "The Romance of Two Worlds," "Thelma," and many others, which were well-known and widely ...

Marie Corelli, in realtà Marie Mackay, (1855-1924), è una scrittrice inglese di grande popolarità e successo di pubblico, mentre la critica fu più dura nei suoi confronti, ritenendola poco "intellettuale" e troppo melodrammatica.In realtà la scrittrice stessa, in questo romanzo, descrive lo scenario e i moventi dei critici letterari britannici, con spirito non poco mordace, e risponde implicitamente ad ogni critica. Il romanzo tratta il classico tema del "patto col diavolo": la stes...

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The heroine of this story accompanies a recovering man and his sick daughter on a yacht trip to Scotland, where she discovers her soul mate and changes her life forever. At the beginning of the story, she is full of life, but does not tolerate her limited and ignorant owners. A chance encounter with a mysterious man sailing on an even more mysterious yacht triggers a past life awakening that sets off a visionary quest to find the true meaning of love, life and death.

"The Murder of Delicia" by Marie Corelli is a gripping tale of mystery and moral reckoning. Set in Italy, the story unfolds as Delicia, a young woman of wealth and beauty, grapples with dark secrets and the consequences of her choices. Corelli's narrative explores the intricacies of morality and societal expectations, blending suspense with a profound examination of the human condition. Against the backdrop of opulent settings, the novel weaves a compelling web of intrigue and redemption, ...

In "Free Opinions, Freely Expressed on Certain Phases of Modern Social Life and Conduct," Marie Corelli presents a compelling examination of the mores and moralities that characterize late 19th-century society. Blending a conversational style with incisive commentary, Corelli engages her readers in a discourse that challenges contemporary norms surrounding femininity, spirituality, and social ethics. The book serves as both critique and reflection, inviting readers to reconsider their valu...

"Boy: A Sketch" unfolds as a poignant narrative, portraying the neglectful upbringing of 'Boy' by his careless parents. Despite the Muirs' indifference, the kindness of Miss Leslie and The Major shapes Boy's path. From Brittany to an English Military School, he grows indifferent and blase. Expelled from Sandhurst due to drunkenness, he spirals into debt and fraud. Remorseful, Boy enlists, redeems himself in the Boer War, sacrificing his life to save a childhood friend. Marie Corelli's nove...

The novel "The Sorrow of Satan" became a hit of its time. Within a couple of months of its release in 1895, tens of thousands of copies had been sold, and the book's popularity surpassed even Stoker's Dracula. Gifted but poor writer Jeffrey Tempest unexpectedly receives a huge inheritance and an influential patron — the mysterious Prince Lucio Rimanets. Money, fame, power—everything is in Jeffrey's hands. But with success comes something else: he gradually loses his talent, and most import...

In "Temporal Power: A Study in Supremacy," Marie Corelli delves into the intricacies of political and spiritual authority, blending a rich tapestry of fiction, philosophy, and social commentary. The narrative is woven with her characteristic lyrical prose, embodying the tension between earthly rulers and the divine right of influence. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, a time marked by socio-political upheaval and a growing fascination with mysticism, Corelli contemplates t...

"Ardath: The Story of a Dead Self" by Marie Corelli delves into the mystic realms of ancient Egypt. The narrative follows Theos Alwyn, a modern man whose soul is connected to an ancient counterpart, Ardatth. As Theos unravels his past life, the novel explores themes of reincarnation, spirituality, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Corelli's vivid storytelling transports readers through time, blending history, romance, and metaphysical elements into a captivating exploration o...