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Ziska - The Problem of a Wicked Soul

Marie orelli

Publisher: Interactive Media

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Summary

Ziska, a reincarnated ancient Egyptian woman, seeks vengeance for a past betrayal. Her mysterious allure ensnares a group of aristocratic English tourists, among them a renowned painter. As he succumbs to an irresistible attraction, an obsession unfolds, threatening to be his downfall. Marie Corelli's tale explores the haunting consequences of past lives and the perilous dance between love and revenge in this captivating narrative of the mystical and the macabre.
Available since: 11/22/2023.
Print length: 184 pages.

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