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Lady Audley's Secret
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Book Brief
496
Novel • Fiction
England • 1860s
1862
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon follows Lucy Graham, a governess who marries Sir Michael Audley, moves to Audley Court, and charms everyone except her stepdaughter Alicia. Concurrently, George Talboys returns to England to find his wife Helen dead. His friend Robert Audley brings him to Audley Court, where he mysteriously disappears, leading Robert to investigate and uncover Lady Audley's hidden past.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Dark
Emotional
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon is lauded for its gripping narrative and rich character development, particularly the complex protagonist, Lady Audley. Reviewers praise its blend of mystery and Victorian melodrama. However, some critique the novel's pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it's a compelling read, especially for fans of Gothic fiction.
Who Should Read Lady Audley's Secret?
Readers who enjoy sensation novels, Victorian literature, and intricate plots with themes of deception and social intrigue will appreciate Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Fans of Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White and Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre are likely to find this novel engaging and satisfying.
25,860 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
496
Novel • Fiction
England • 1860s
1862
Adult
14+ years
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