Mary Shelley's Short Stories
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Ferdinando Eboli
by Mary Shelley
Part 2 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
Sent on a mission to Northern Italy by the King of Naples, Ferdinando Eboli is captured by the enemy. When he finally returns home, Eboli is arrested as a spy and discovers his identity has been stolen and no one believes he is who he says he is.
'Fernando Emboli' (1828) is one of many classic short stories by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' (1818).
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The Evil Eye
by Mary Shelley
Part 3 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
When his wife is murdered and his daughter abducted, Dmitri is drawn into a life of violence and crime. Alone in the Albanian mountains, Dmitri becomes a skilled criminal but his actions uncover a secret that force him to kidnap another man's child.
Set in Albania and Greece, this Gothic tale of love and revenge is perfect for readers of crime stories like the 'The Godfather'. 'The Evil Eye' (1829) is a classic short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein'.
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The Dream
by Mary Shelley
Part 4 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
Constance de Villeneuve is a young woman with a heartbreaking problem. She is in love with a man called Gaspar De Vaudemont, but Constance's and Gaspar's fathers were mortal enemies. As Constance doesn't know what to do, she decides to ask help from Saint Catherine. But asking help from the saint almost turns out to be deathly for Constance…
'The Dream' is a gothic short story by Mary Shelley.
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The False Rhyme
by Mary Shelley
Part 6 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
After the heartbreak of losing his lover, King Francis I swears never to love another woman. His sister, Marguerite of Navarre, overhears his lament and vows to prove him wrong. Marguerite bets her brother that within one month she will find a woman that will prove him wrong.
'The False Rhyme' (1829) is a short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein'. It features the familiar strong female characters of Shelley's work and the themes of love and forgiveness.
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A Tale of the Passions
Or, the Death of Despina
by Mary Shelley
Part 7 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
In thirteenth-century Florence, Italy, the pro-Papacy Guelphs defeated and expelled the pro-imperial Ghibellines. The triumphant Guelphs await their champion, the Frenchman Charles d'Anjou, while their opponents pin their hopes on the arrival of Corradino and his troops from Germany.
In an unexpected turn of events, the androgynous Ghibelline, Ricciardo de' Rossini, knows secrets that could change everything, and they set out on a secret mission to bring an end to the war.
'A Tales of the Passions; or, The Death of Despina' (1823) is one of many classic short stories by the English writer Mary Shelley and is perfect for fans of her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' (1818).
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The Sisters of Albano
by Mary Shelley
Part 8 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
Maria and Anina are sisters who live with their father in the hills of Lake Albano in Italy. Over time, the young Anina falls in love with an outlaw named Domenico, who is a sworn enemy of Napoleon and his army. But when Anina gets arrested and the French army close in on Domenico, Maria must fight for those she loves.
'The Sisters of Albano' (1828) is a short story about war, revolution and romance. It was written by the English author Mary Shelley who is best known for her highly acclaimed novel 'Frankenstein' (1818).
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The Mortal Immortal
by Mary Shelley
Part 8 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
This is a story for fans of the books ´How to Stop Time' by Matt Haig and 'The Suicide Club' by Rachel Heng. It is a love story that is a cross between ´Frankenstein´ and John Green's ´The Fault in Our Stars´.
Winzy reluctantly starts working for the alchemist Cornelius Agrippa in order to provide for his childhood sweetheart Bertha, but when Winzy drinks an unlabelled potion to rid himself of his love for Bertha, he becomes immortal. Suddenly blessed with a youthful appearance, Winzy slowly but surely discovers the disadvantages of the potion.
'The Mortal Immortal' (1833) is a Gothic short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein' (1818).
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Transformation
by Mary Shelley
Part 9 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
'Transformation' (1831) is a short story by English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein'. Having squandered his wealth, Guido returns to claim the hand of the beautiful Juliet, but his petulant behaviour sees him banished. While Guido plots his revenge, a strange, disturbing figure emerges from the stormy sea and makes him an offer; Will Guido agree to swap bodies for three days?
A tale of greed, identity and love, 'Transformation' is Mary Shelley at her Gothic horror best.
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The Swiss Peasant
by Mary Shelley
Part 10 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
The Swiss Peasant' (1830) is a short story by the famous English writer Mary Shelley. The story tells of the brutal effect the French Revolution had on those living in the Alps. Told through the eyes of a Swiss peasant called Fanny, it exposes the flaws of the class system and highlights the strength of women - a common Shelley theme.
Mary Shelley wrote several successful books but is best known for her highly acclaimed novel 'Frankenstein' (1818).
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The Invisible Girl
by Mary Shelley
Part 11 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
Rosina is secretly engaged to Henry, the son of her guardian Sir Peter Vernon. On discovering their relationship, an angry Sir Peter casts her out into the Welsh countryside and to her death.
When Henry returns home, he is heartbroken and searches for Rosina's body, only to learn of a villager's tale about 'The Invisible Girl', a ghostly figure that wanders the woods at night.
'The Invisible Girl' (1832) is a short, Gothic, ghost story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein'.
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The Brother and Sister
by Mary Shelley
Part 12 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
A cross between ´West Side Story´ and Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', this is a love story with a twist.
The fierce rivalry between two Italian families, the Mancinis and the Tolomeis, has brought years of war to the city of Siena. But when a member of the Mancini family falls for a Tolomeis, they must heal their family's rift or lose each other forever.
'The Brother and Sister' (1832) is classic short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' (1818).
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The Parvenue
by Mary Shelley
Part 13 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
When Fanny is 17 years old, a house fire nearly kills her entire family and destroys their home. Lord Reginald Desborough saves her from the flames and the couple marry, but her father's demands put her happiness in jeopardy and leaves Fanny with an impossible decision.
This story mirrors the author's relationship with her own father, in its depiction of the money troubles that plague Fanny's family and their constant demands on Lord Reginald.
'The Parvenue' (1836) is a classic, short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein'.
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Euphrasia
by Mary Shelley
Part 15 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
A snowstorm delays four friends on their journey from Brighton to Lewes. While they wait for the storm to clear, Harry Valency tells his friends about his adventures as a soldier during the Greek revolution.
Desperate to prove himself as a worthy fighter, Harry is wounded during a Turkish ambush. But having proved his bravery, he is saved by Constantine who recounts the tragic story of his sister Euphrasia while they wait for help.
'Euphrasia' (1838) is one of many classic short stories by the English writer Mary Shelley and will delight fans of her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus' (1818).
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The Elder Son
by Mary Shelley
Part 16 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
When Ellen's parents die, she inherits a £50,000 fortune and goes to live with her uncle. While there, she falls for one of her two cousins and they secretly marry. However, Ellen's rashness leads her to regret her actions, and she comes to the realisation that she loves her other cousin.
'The Elder Son' (1835) is a classic short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein' or 'The Modern Prometheus' (1818).
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The Pilgrims
by Mary Shelley
Part 17 of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
A knight, hiding from his past, lives alone in an isolated mountain fortress. One day, he gives shelter to two pilgrims and tells them of his sorrows. But the pilgrim's true intentions are not what he thinks, and their revelations will change his past and transform his future.
'The Pilgrims' (1838) is a classic, short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein'.
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The Mourner
by Mary Shelley
Part of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
While out walking with his fiancé Juliet in Virginia Waters, a young Neville stumbles across the unmarked grave of his childhood friend, Ellen. Juliet demands to know the truth and Neville is forced to reveal a long held secret and face up to his heart-breaking past.
'The Mourner (1829) is a classic, short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel 'Frankenstein'. This tale is a reflection of the grief and guilt experienced by Shelley after her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley drowned at sea.
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The Pole
by Mary Shelley
Part of the Mary Shelley's Short Stories series
This short story tells the tale of a Polish man who intervenes in a fight between Marietta, a defenceless Italian girl, and Giorgio, a young army officer. His actions set in motion a chain of events that will change all their lives forever.
'The Pole' was written in collaboration with Claire Clairmont and published in 1832. Mary Shelley wrote several successful books but is best known for her highly acclaimed novel 'Frankenstein' (1818).
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