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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aCorelli, Marie,
_d1855-1924
245 1 0 _aZiska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aCharles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul" by Marie Corelli is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the enchanting and enigmatic backdrop of Cairo, focusing on various British expatriates navigating the social scene amidst the breathtaking but mysterious historical wonders of ancient Egypt. Central to the narrative is the beguiling Princess Ziska, whose allure draws attention and sparks jealousy, particularly among the men who encounter her. At the start of the novel, an atmosphere rich with mystery and foreboding is established as the Great Sphinx looms over the desolate landscape of the desert. As the narrative shifts to the bustling social life in Cairo, we are introduced to characters like Sir Chetwynd Lyle, who aims to marry off his daughters amidst the distractions of the season, and the enigmatic painter Armand Gervase, who becomes captivated by Ziska's beauty. Key dialogues and interactions suggest a theme of obsession as Gervase and another man, Denzil Murray, grapple with their growing feelings for Ziska, who embodies both charm and danger. This intricate interplay sets the stage for a tale of love, rivalry, and the spectral mysteries of the past that haunt the living, inviting readers into a world where desire may lead to ruin. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- Fiction
653 _aReincarnation -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/ziskaproblemofwi00core_0/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5079
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