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Lady Audley's Secret

By Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon is a gripping Victorian sensation novel filled with mystery and intrigue. It delves into themes of identity, deception, and social class as it follows a young detective's quest to uncover dark hidden truths about a seemingly perfect lady's past. Despite its categorisation as a children's book, it's typically enjoyed by older readers for its psychological depth and suspenseful twists.
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You might enjoy this Victorian sensation novel if you appreciate gripping mysteries with complex characters and unexpected twists. It delves into themes of identity, deception, and societal expectations, keeping you engaged with its suspenseful narrative and intriguing plot.

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Part of our collection of Young Adult Classics, a sensationalist story involving bigamy, arson and murder.

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‘Women are never lazy. They don't know what it is to be quiet. They are Semiramides, and Cleopatras, and Joan of Arcs, Queen Elizabeths, and Catharine the Seconds... To call them the weaker sex is to utter a hideous mockery. They are the stronger sex, the nosier, the more persevering, the most self-assertive sex.’

The beautiful and innocent-seeming Lady Audley is uncovered in this stunning novel that combines a crime thriller with historical drama to create an unputdownable tale that has been perennially popular since its publication in 1862.

Lady Audley's Secret delves into themes of identity, deception, and the roles of women in Victorian society. With its intricate plot and compelling characters, this novel continues to captivate readers and remains a classic piece of sensation fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571358250

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 449g

Pages: 576

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Historical Fiction Mary Elizabeth Braddon Young Adult

About the Author

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835-1915) has been called the 'Queen of Sensation' for her exceedingly popular sensational novels, including Lady Audley's Secret. She also wrote plays; contributed essays, short stories and poems to Punch and The World; and edited two literary magazines, Temple Bar and Belgravia.

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