A Romance of Two Worlds

Written by Marie Corelli

Narrated by LibriVox Community

The book starts with a young heroine telling her story of coping with a debilitating illness that includes depression and thoughts of suicide. Her doctor is unable to help her and sends her off on a holiday where she meets a mystical character by the name of Raffaello Cellini, an Italian artist. Cellini offers her a strange potion which immediately puts her into a tranquil slumber, in which she experiences divine visions. This is the beginning of her journey to health, both spiritual and physical. . (Summary by Wikipedia)

• Language: English
• Publisher: LibriVox
• Release date: Aug 25, 2014

Marie Corelli

Marie Corelli (1855–1924), born Mary Mackay, was a British writer from London, England. Educated at a Parisian convent, she later worked as a pianist before embarking on a literary career. Her first novel, A Romance of Two Worlds was published in 1886 and surpassed all expectations. Corelli quickly became one of the most popular fiction writers of her time. Her books featured contrasting themes rooted in religion, science and the supernatural. Some of Corelli’s other notable works include Barabbas: A Dream of the World’s Tragedy (1893) and The Sorrows of Satan (1895).