Marie Corelli: The Writer and the Woman

A biographical study profiles Marie Corelli's life and literary career, tracing her early ambitions, publication of major novels, working habits, and the reception of her work by readers and critics. It combines chronological narrative with critical survey, excerpting passages to illustrate style, discussing themes such as spirituality and melodrama, and recounting controversies and attacks she faced. The authors draw on letters and documents to illuminate personal details, describe her residences and public persona, and defend her against detractors while evaluating commercial success and the methods behind her creative process.