The Sorrows of Satan. Vendetta, or The Story of the Forgotten

"The Sorrows of Satan," — perhaps the best work of Marie Corelli, — became a true bestseller of Victorian England: over 50,000 copies were sold in the first two months alone. The young writer Geoffrey Tempest, languishing in poverty and obscurity, sells his soul to Satan and receives from the Prince of Darkness everything he had ever dreamed of... or rather, almost everything. Now the high society that previously scorned him lies at his feet. He has at his disposal an immense fortune, the love of a beautiful girl, luxury, and pleasures. But how much does it mean if he has lost the most important thing for which Geoffrey lived — his talent?.. "Vendetta, or The Story of the Forgotten" — is the second novel of Marie Corelli. Count Fabio Romani, who is considered one of the victims of the cholera epidemic that ravaged Naples in the late 19th century, "rises from the dead"... However, upon returning home, he realizes with horror: there is no one waiting for him there… His beautiful wife Nina and his best friend Guido, who have long been in a secret affair, are planning a wedding and counting the days until the end of mourning. Shocked by the betrayal to the core, Count Romani challenges fate and decides to dedicate his life to a refined revenge... And to begin with, he will impersonate another person to win back Nina's love, Guido’s friendship, and societal respect…