Cover of Holy Orders

Holy Orders

The Tragedy of a Quiet Life

  • 1908 first published
  • 483 pages
  • 21 editions

Published in 1908, Holy Orders is a gaslamp fantasy and Victorian-set fiction novel by Marie Corelli. It takes readers to America and England during 1908 Pre-War. It features Richard Everton. Key subjects include holy Orders, Marie Corelli, Grossett & Dunlap and victorian era.

It has been published in 21 editions.

At about 483 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.

Opening line

“A STORM of rain was sweeping over the Cotswolds.”

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Setting

Era

  • 1908 Pre-War

Characters

  • Richard Everton

Subjects

  • Holy Orders
  • Marie Corelli
  • Grossett & Dunlap
  • Victorian era
  • Pre-WWI
  • Fantasy
  • Romance
  • Faith
  • Strength
  • Truth
  • Honor
  • Clergy
  • Temperance and religion

Quick answers

Who wrote Holy Orders?

Holy Orders was written by Marie Corelli and first published in 1908.

What genre is Holy Orders?

It is usually shelved as Gaslamp & Victorian Fantasy, Victorian-Era Fiction and Classic Fantasy.

How long is Holy Orders?

The median edition has 483 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Holy Orders?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Time Machine, A Christmas Carol and The Picture of Dorian Gray.

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