Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 187 Corelli, Marie 1855 1924 Mackay, Mary Corelli, Maria Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Ziska: The Problem of a Wicked Soul" by Marie Corelli is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the enchanting and enigmatic backdrop of Cairo, focusing on various British expatriates navigating the social scene amidst the breathtaking but mysterious historical wonders of ancient Egypt. Central to the narrative is the beguiling Princess Ziska, whose allure draws attention and sparks jealousy, particularly among the men who encounter her. At the start of the novel, an atmosphere rich with mystery and foreboding is established as the Great Sphinx looms over the desolate landscape of the desert. As the narrative shifts to the bustling social life in Cairo, we are introduced to characters like Sir Chetwynd Lyle, who aims to marry off his daughters amidst the distractions of the season, and the enigmatic painter Armand Gervase, who becomes captivated by Ziska's beauty. Key dialogues and interactions suggest a theme of obsession as Gervase and another man, Denzil Murray, grapple with their growing feelings for Ziska, who embodies both charm and danger. This intricate interplay sets the stage for a tale of love, rivalry, and the spectral mysteries of the past that haunt the living, inviting readers into a world where desire may lead to ruin. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Egypt -- Fiction Reincarnation -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 399475 2025-08-02T13:52:06.912224 text/html 378540 2025-07-10T13:39:32 text/html 318040 2025-08-02T13:52:11.409197 application/epub+zip 324448 2025-08-02T13:52:07.523239 application/epub+zip 225409 2025-08-02T13:52:07.210244 application/epub+zip 446397 2025-08-02T13:52:14.715205 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 425847 2025-08-02T13:52:11.145206 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327186 2022-09-30T14:00:25.266182 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 375046 2025-08-02T13:52:06.100232 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 355225 2025-07-10T13:34:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16418 2025-08-02T13:52:14.842181 application/rdf+xml 14753 2025-08-02T13:52:07.303240 image/jpeg 2151 2025-08-02T13:52:07.256224 image/jpeg 312578 2025-08-02T13:52:06.946236 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia