Black Magic A Tale Of The Rise And Fall Of The Antichrist
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Marjorie Bowen
Length12h 44m
About this audiobook
This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. "Black Magic: A Tale of the Rise and Fall of Antichrist" by Marjorie Bowen intricately weaves a tale of power, temptation, and the supernatural, set against a backdrop of historical fiction. The narrative unfolds in two parts, beginning with a nun entangled in a world of spells and murder within a castle. The story then ascends to the Church's hierarchy, involving a Cardinal and the Pope, and intertwines elements of vengeance and divine intervention. This complex tapestry captivates readers with its exploration of moral conflict and the eternal struggle between good and evil.
Amidst a time of war, Balthasar and Dirk, residing in a dimly lit house, confront the death of a young woman, stirring feelings of relief and shame. Their intimate circle, including Theirry, is steeped in tension and unspoken desires. Dirk's ambition to practice black magic leads him and Theirry into a hidden vault, setting the stage for a daring exploration of forbidden knowledge.
In the political turmoil following a failed campaign in Tivoli, Balthasar and Ysabeau's bond is tested. Despite feelings of guilt and shame, their love endures, challenged by societal expectations. Their journey is further complicated by the emergence of Theirry of Dendermonde, who renounces his quest for power, sparking an existential dilemma for the couple. Divine intervention offers a glimmer of hope, steering Balthasar toward reclaiming his destiny against Rome's corrupt leadership.
The narrative crescendos as Pope Michael II faces internal and external chaos. Betrayed by allies and threatened by Balthasar's forces, he grapples with the loss of power amidst a stormy Vatican. The climax sees a mob storm the Vatican, bringing Octavian Colonna and Theirry of Dendermonde face-to-face with the aftermath of violence and a haunting revelation about the Pope's fate. The story concludes with the symbolic end of the Antichrist's reign, marking the dawn of a new era and encapsulating themes of betrayal, spiritual inquiry, and the quest for knowledge.
Audiobook details
GenreHistorical Fiction, Literary Classics
Length12 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1[COPYRIGHT]
20CHAPTER XIX. SYBILLA
2CHAPTER I. SUNSHINE
21CHAPTER XX. HUGH OF ROOSELAARE
3CHAPTER II. THE STUDENTS
22CHAPTER XXI. BETRAYED
4CHAPTER III. THE EXPERIMENT
23CHAPTER XXII. BLAISE
5CHAPTER IV. THE DEPARTURE
24PART II. THE POPE
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6CHAPTER V. COMRADES
25CHAPTER I. CARDINAL LUIGI CAPRAROLA
7CHAPTER VI. THE LADY
26CHAPTER II. THE CONFESSION
8CHAPTER VII. SPELLS
27CHAPTER III. THE EMPRESS
9CHAPTER VIII. THE CASTLE
28CHAPTER IV. THE DANCER IN ORANGE
10CHAPTER IX. SEBASTIAN
29CHAPTER V. THE POPE
11CHAPTER X. THE SAINT
30CHAPTER VI. SAN GIOVANNI IN LATERANO
12CHAPTER XI. THE WITCH
31CHAPTER VII. THE VENGEANCE OF MICHAEL II
13CHAPTER XII. YSABEAU
32CHAPTER VIII. URSULA OF ROOSELAARE
14CHAPTER XIII. THE SNARING OF JACOBEA
33CHAPTER IX. POPE AND EMPRESS
15CHAPTER XIV. THE SNARING OF THEIRRY
34CHAPTER X. THE EVENING BEFORE THE CORONATION
16CHAPTER XV. MELCHOIR OF BRABANT
35CHAPTER XI. THE ANGELS
17CHAPTER XVI. THE QUARREL
36CHAPTER XII. IN THE VATICAN
18CHAPTER XVII. THE MURDER
37CHAPTER XIII. THE SECRET
19CHAPTER XVIII. THE PURSUIT OF JACOBEA
38TRANSCRIBER’S NOTES
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