The Carissima

The Carissima is a novel written by Lucas Malet, first published in 1896. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Carissima, who is born into a wealthy and privileged family. Despite her privileged upbringing, Carissima is a thoughtful and intelligent young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world.As the novel progresses, Carissima faces a series of challenges and struggles, including the loss of her beloved father, the betrayal of her fianc�����, and the discovery of a family secret that threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. Along the way, she meets a variety of interesting and complex characters, including a passionate artist, a mysterious stranger, and a wise old woman who helps her navigate the twists and turns of her life.Throughout the novel, Malet explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and redemption, as well as the role of women in society and the importance of following one's own path in life. With its vivid descriptions, compelling characters, and engaging plot, The Carissima is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.I am afraid it is true, even with the most civilised of us, that the appetite for horror grows with what it feeds on. I am naturally a soft man, a dweller in tents, of the Jacob rather than the Esau order of mind. I detest adventures, save of the drawing-room and five-o'clock-tea sort. Yet, as Leversedge ceased speaking, I was sensible of an unholy craving for more of these horrors. And, when his silence grew somewhat prolonged, I found myself--to my shame--saying greedily--.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.