The Secret Power - (Mint Editions) by Marie Corelli (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>The Secret Power</i> (1921) is a science fiction novel by Marie Corelli. Published toward the end of Corelli's career as one of the most successful writers of her generation, the novel combines romance, fantasy, and science fiction to tell a story of discovery and sacrifice set in a strangely familiar future. Thought to be inspired by the life of Marie Curie, <i>The Secret Power</i> showcases the immense talent of an author whose reputation has subsided in the years after her death. Due for reassessment by a modern audience, Mari Corelli's work--which has inspired several adaptations for film and theater--is a must read for fans of early science fiction.</p> <p>Set in the future, <i>The Secret Power</i> describes a future world united through long-distance air travel. Featuring beautiful descriptions of Southern California and Sicily, the novel follows an impoverished academic and a wealthy heiress, star-crossed lovers who wrestle with the discovery of a mysterious radioactive substance. Envisioning the prospect of unmatched power, they struggle with the ethical implications of an energy source with the capacity for good and evil. Living in his secluded cabin, the academic leaves the material untouched, fearful of its consequences. Meanwhile, his lover is content to eat small pieces of the substance daily, astounded by its rejuvenating effect. Addressing philosophical, scientific, and religious themes, <i>The Secret Power</i> is a moving work of fiction which uses romance to ask important questions about an emerging modern world.</p> <p>With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Marie Corelli <i>The Secret Power</i> is a classic work of English science fiction reimagined for modern readers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>Arsène Lupin is the greatest thief in the world. With his abundant wit and brilliance, Lupin gleefully disrupts the lives of France's cultural elite with his daring escapades. After the First World War, two wounded veterans find comfort in friendship. When one is blamed for murder, they enlist the help of Lupin. <i> The Return of Arsène Lupin</i> is a novel by Maurice Leblanc.</p>
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