A Christmas Carol (Illustrated) (Top Five Classics, #4)
by Charles Dickens
The book received immediate critical acclaim. The London literary magazine the Athenaeum declared it, "A tale to make the reader laugh and cry-to open his hands, and open his heart to charity even toward the uncharitable [...] a dainty dish to set before a King." Poet and editor Thomas Hood wrote, "If Christmas, with its ancient and hospitable customs, its social and charitable observances, were ever in danger of decay, this is the book that would give them a new lease. The very name of the auth...
The story revolves around the mysterious Princess Ziska, who captivates the group of European tourists who are escaping their continent's harsh winter, in exotic Egypt. Corelli narrates the tale beautifully and keeps the reader in total suspense until the end. "Ziska" is a mystery story with few interesting horror elements.
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Two of my short stories that were previously published as The Broken Moon and The Bleeding Grapevine are now published in this special edition. Karlin - Rowan feels as though her life is over. As she stands on the cliff edge a bird circles her and wants her to follow it. It leads her to Karlin who with the help of the moon teaches her how to fall in love and prepare for eternal life. The Mist around the Manor - Lauren inherits a small cottage in Ruswarp near Whitby which is permanently surroun...