Publisher's Synopsis

Ziska is a gothic novel by the British author Marie Corelli, first published in 1897. The story is set in Egypt and follows the adventures of Alan Graham, a wealthy Englishman who travels to the country to explore its ancient ruins. While there, he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Ziska, who captures his heart and leads him on a dangerous journey through the desert.As Alan falls deeper in love with Ziska, he becomes increasingly aware of her strange powers and the dark secrets that surround her. He learns that she is a member of a secret society of ancient Egyptian sorcerers, who possess the ability to control life and death. As Alan becomes more involved in Ziska's world, he finds himself caught up in a web of intrigue and danger, as he tries to uncover the truth about her past and her true intentions.The novel is a classic example of gothic literature, with its themes of love, death, and the supernatural. It is also notable for its vivid descriptions of ancient Egyptian culture and mythology, which were popular topics of fascination during the late 19th century. Overall, Ziska is a thrilling and suspenseful tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1897. The Problem of a Wicked Soul.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162571591
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 316
Weight: 421g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 16mm