Lady Audley's Secret (Crime Classics) - Softcover

Braddon, Mary Elizabeth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1843549069 ISBN 13: 9781843549062

Publisher: Atlantic Books, 2009

Synopsis

Miss Lucy Graham is a newcomer to the parish of Audley. She may be an impoverished governess, but she is also kind and ineffably beautiful. When Sir Michael Audley sets eyes upon her he finds himself in the grip of 'the terrible fever called love'. Their courtship raises many eyebrows, but Sir Audley has set his heart on the sweet-natured girl, and before long they marry. Appearances, however, can be deceptive; and Sir Michael's nephew, Robert, begins to suspect that his new aunt is not all she seems. His investigations into her murky past soon bring shocking secrets to the surface.

Lady Audley's Secret was originally published in 1862. A 'sensation' novel featuring blackmail, bigamy and murder, its massive success made Mary Elizabeth Braddon a household name. It remains a classic Victorian spine-tingler.

About this title

Review:

"Mary Elizabeth Braddon knows much that ladies are not accustomed to know." --Henry James

From the Author:

Mary Elizabeth Braddon was born in Soho, London, in 1835. She was an extremely prolific writer, publishing almost ninety books during her long career. Lady Audley's Secret (1862) won her recognition, established her as one of the most successful writers of her time, and continues to be a popular classic. Braddon died in 1915. For more information, turn to the Case Notes section at the end of the book.

Robert Giddings is a literary critic and broadcaster who regularly writes for publications including the Tribune and the Dickensian. He is the author of A Student's Guide to Charles Dickens, and co-author with Keith Selby of The Classic Serial on Television and Radio.

About this edition

• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1843549069
• ISBN 13: 9781843549062
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496