Lady Audley's Secret (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

Braddon, Mary Elizabeth

 
9781998667956: Lady Audley's Secret (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

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~ Collector's Edition ~ Laminated Hardback with Jacket ~

Beneath the glittering facade of wealth and beauty, Lady Audley hides a secret that could destroy everything she's built. When a charming governess vanishes without a trace and whispers of scandal emerge, suspicions cast a shadow over her perfect life. A relentless investigator delves into the mystery, uncovering unsettling clues that link her to a dangerous web of lies. With every revelation, the tension mounts in this tale of deception, ambition, and the dark side of Victorian society.

Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon is a cornerstone of Victorian sensation fiction, blending mystery, crime, and social commentary. Published in 1862, it challenged societal norms by exploring themes of gender, class, and identity through its bold, complex heroine. The novel captivated readers with its thrilling plot while subtly critiquing the rigid expectations placed on women in the 19th century. Its popularity not only established Braddon as a literary sensation but also helped shape the emerging genre of psychological thrillers.

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Mary Elizabeth Braddon, born on 4 October 1835 in London, was privately educated and began her career as an actress. After three years on stage, she shifted her focus to writing, marking the start of her prolific literary journey. In 1861, she met publisher John Maxwell, with whom she formed a personal and professional partnership.Braddon gained widespread recognition with her 1862 sensation novel, Lady Audley's Secret, which has been adapted multiple times for stage and screen. She continued to captivate readers with works like Aurora Floyd (1863), solidifying her status in Victorian literature. Beyond writing, she founded and edited Belgravia magazine, showcasing serialized novels and various literary pieces.In 1874, following the death of Maxwell's first wife, Braddon and Maxwell married, raising their six children together. They resided at Lichfield House in Richmond until her death on 4 February 1915. Braddon's legacy endures through her extensive body of work and her influence on the sensation novel genre.

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