Lady Audley’s Secret
Lady Audley’s Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, published by Penguin in October 1998, is a reprint edition comprising 480 pages. This novel is recognized as a significant work within Victorian ‘sensation’ fiction, exploring themes of mystery and societal anxieties during the mid-Victorian era. The story follows Robert Audley, an aristocrat who takes on the role of detective as he uncovers the secrets surrounding the captivating Lady Audley.
Readers will find a cunningly plotted narrative that delves into contemporary theories of insanity and the implications of a burgeoning consumer culture. The novel presents a blend of fiction, mystery, and historical elements, making it a notable addition to the literary canon. As the investigation unfolds, the complexities of Lady Audley’s character and the societal context of the time are revealed, offering insights into the era’s concerns and intrigues.
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Weathering critical scorn, Lady Audley’s Secret quickly established Mary Elizabeth Braddon as the leading light of Victorian ‘sensation’ fiction, sharing the honour only with Wilkie Collins. Addictive, cunningly plotted and certainly sensational, Lady Audley’s Secret draws on contemporary theories of insanity to probe mid-Victorian anxieties about the rapid rise of consumer culture. What is the mystery surrounding the charming heroine? Lady Audley’s secret is investigated by Robert Audley, aristocrat turned detective, in a novel that has lost none of its power to disturb and entertain.
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