Marie Corelli's The Sorrows of Satan

<p><strong>Set in late nineteenth-century London this Faustian novel is a masterful example of gothic horror fiction analysing the depths of human desire and exploring the eternal battle between good and evil.</strong></p><p>A disillusioned and penniless author Geoffrey Tempest receives three letters. The first is from a friend who has come into fortune and may be able to offer financial help. The second is from a solicitor informing him he's inherited a fortune from a relative. The third is from Lucio a foreign aristocrat who guides Tempest in using his new wealth. Despite many warnings Tempest is unable to see Lucio is an earthly incarnation of the Devil and he's seduced into a world of opulent decadence. But as the allure of his newfound life intensifies he soon discovers the true cost of his Faustian bargain. Caught in a moral quandary he must confront his inner demons and decide whether pursuing worldly desires is worth the sacrifice of his soul.</p><p>This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. First published in 1895 <em>The Sorrows of Satan </em>is a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition. Marie Corelli's social commentary portrayal of the supernatural and examination of human nature's complexities make this gothic horror novel a timeless and engrossing read.</p>