Lady Audley's Secret

Lady Audley's Secret is a classic Victorian novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon in 1862. The story follows the beautiful and charming Lucy Graham, who marries Sir Michael Audley, a wealthy widower. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that Lucy has a dark secret that she will do anything to keep hidden.The novel is a thrilling tale of deception, betrayal, and murder, as Lucy's past comes back to haunt her and threatens to destroy her new life. The story is filled with suspenseful twists and turns, as the characters uncover the truth about Lucy's past and try to protect themselves from her dangerous schemes.Lady Audley's Secret is a fascinating exploration of Victorian society, with its rigid social hierarchies and expectations of women. Braddon's writing is vivid and engaging, painting a vivid picture of the era and its people.Overall, Lady Audley's Secret is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, mystery, and suspense.1862. In Lady Audley's Secret, Lucy, a governess without family, is loved by Sir Michael Audley, a rich landowner of Audley Court, Essex, and marries him even though some consider her an adventuress. George Talboys went to Australia in search of gold and returns after many years with money intended to make his wife happy. But when he encounters his old friend Robert Audley, nephew of Sir Michael, he finds that his beloved wife is no longer alive. These two unrelated events come together after George goes missing and Robert begins an investigation. See other Braddon works available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.