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Corelli, Marie

 
9781564599698: The Devil's Motor

Synopsis

The Devil's Motor is a novel written by Marie Corelli. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young man named Paul Lessingham. Paul is a successful politician and a member of Parliament, but he has a dark secret. He is haunted by a terrible crime he committed years ago and is constantly tormented by guilt.One day, Paul receives a mysterious invitation to visit a remote estate in the countryside. He accepts the invitation, and soon finds himself embroiled in a strange and unsettling world. The estate is owned by a wealthy and eccentric man named Mr. Carlyle, who has a strange obsession with the occult and the supernatural.As Paul spends more time at the estate, he begins to uncover a dark and sinister plot. Mr. Carlyle is using his vast wealth and influence to conduct bizarre experiments and rituals, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.The Devil's Motor is a gripping and suspenseful novel that explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the dangers of obsession. Marie Corelli's writing is atmospheric and evocative, and she creates a vivid and unsettling world that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.A Fantasy by Marie Corelli. Illustrated by Arthur Severn.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.

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The Devil s Motor: A Fantasy was written by Marie Corelli. This is a 88 page book, containing 2330 words and 60 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title.
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