Thelma
Thelma, published in 1887, was the novel that made Marie Corelli a bestseller. Sir Philip Bruce-Errington, yachting in the far north of Norway, meets Thelma Güldmar, the daughter of a defiant old farmer who clings to the pagan ways of his ancestors, and marries her. The second book takes the couple to London, where Thelma's innocence is set against the malice and hypocrisy of society and a false friend sets out to destroy the marriage; the third returns to Norway for the resolution. Corelli writes at full pitch throughout, with the midnight sun, a Lapp witch and a fanatical pastor in the first part and drawing-room intrigue in the second; the book's sincerity and its excesses are inseparable. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Thelma
Thelma by Marie Corelli can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Thelma online?
Yes. Thelma opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Thelma free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Thelma is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Thelma in the public domain?
Yes. Thelma by Marie Corelli is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Thelma?
About 13 h 19 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Thelma?
Thelma by Marie Corelli is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
