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"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.

"I exhort therefore, that intercessions be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty." - 1 Timothy 2. This verse is the center of this fascinating, rip-roaring, family friendly deeply Christian tale. 

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.

In this captivating novel by Marie Corelli, fantasy and science fiction intertwine with a steampunk twist. The narrative revolves around Morgana Royal, a formidable inventor who creates an airship, and her enigmatic love interest, Roger Seaton, who wields a devastating power. As Morgana delves into the depths of her own capacity for love, she grapples with existential questions about her place in this world—or perhaps in another realm entirely. Join her on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. - Summary by Amy GramourThis show includes AI-generated content.

In this captivating tale, a young heroine grapples with the weight of a debilitating illness, battling her own demons of depression and suicidal thoughts. After finding little solace from her doctor, she embarks on a transformative holiday where she encounters the enigmatic Raffaello Cellini, an Italian artist with a magical touch. Cellini presents her with a mysterious potion that lulls her into a serene slumber, where she experiences breathtaking divine visions. This marks the beginning of her profound journey toward healing, both spiritually and physically.This show includes AI-generated ...

Step into the mystical world of Victorian-era writer Marie Corelli as she weaves a tale rich with supernatural and gothic elements in her epic work, Ardath The Story of a Dead Self. Follow Theos Alwyn, a disillusioned atheist poet, as he embarks on a profound journey to a monastery nestled in the Caucasus mountains. This quest for spiritual enlightenment leads him to the enchanting field of Ardath, a realm that offers him a glimpse into an alternate version of himself that transcends both space and time. - Summary by Lisa StatlerThis show includes AI-generated content.

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.

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. GramourThis show includes AI-generated content.