
Stella Fregelius
'Stella Fregelius' Summary
Stella Fregelius is a novel by H. Rider Haggard that tells the story of Morris Monk, a young inventor who falls in love with Stella Fregelius, the daughter of a new church rector. Stella is a beautiful and mysterious woman with a dark past. She is said to have the power to see the future, and she is the target of a group of occultists who believe she is the reincarnation of a powerful Egyptian priestess.
Morris is torn between his love for Stella and his fear of her mysterious powers. He eventually proposes to her, but she refuses, saying that she cannot marry him until she has resolved her past. Morris agrees to wait for her, but he is soon drawn into the world of the occultists, who are determined to possess Stella's power.
The novel begins with Morris Monk returning to his childhood home in the Cornish village of Monksland. He is now a successful inventor, and he has come to Monksland to propose to his childhood sweetheart, Mary Porson. However, Mary has recently become engaged to another man, and Morris is heartbroken.
One day, Morris meets Stella Fregelius, the daughter of the new church rector. Stella is a beautiful and mysterious woman, and Morris is immediately drawn to her. However, he soon learns that Stella has a dark past. She is said to have the power to see the future, and she is the target of a group of occultists who believe she is the reincarnation of a powerful Egyptian priestess.
Morris is torn between his love for Stella and his fear of her mysterious powers. He eventually proposes to her, but she refuses, saying that she cannot marry him until she has resolved her past. Morris agrees to wait for her, but he is soon drawn into the world of the occultists, who are determined to possess Stella's power.
The novel culminates in a dramatic showdown between Morris and the occultists, in which Stella's true nature is finally revealed. "Stella Fregelius" is a complex and suspenseful novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the power of the occult.
The novel is set in a remote Cornish village in the late 19th century. The village is a traditional Cornish community, with a strong sense of community and history. The novel also explores the themes of religion and superstition, as the occultists believe that Stella is the reincarnation of a powerful Egyptian priestess.
The novel is well-written and suspenseful, with memorable characters and a satisfying ending. If you enjoy adventure novels with a supernatural twist, then you will definitely want to read "Stella Fregelius."
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H. Rider Haggard
England
Sir Henry Rider Haggard (22 June 1856 – 14 May 1925) was an English writer of adventure fiction set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the lost world literary genre. He...
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