Lady Audley's Secret
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ISBN10: 1161410538
ISBN13: 9781161410532
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 460
Weight: 2.22
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781161410532
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 460
Weight: 2.22
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Lady Audley's Secret is a novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, first published in 1862. The book follows the story of Lady Audley, a beautiful and mysterious woman who marries Sir Michael Audley, a wealthy baronet. However, her past begins to catch up with her as she tries to keep her secrets hidden. The novel is full of suspense, drama, and intrigue as Lady Audley's past is slowly revealed and her actions become more desperate to keep her secrets safe. The book is considered a classic of Victorian literature and is often compared to the works of Wilkie Collins and Charles Dickens. It explores themes of identity, class, and gender roles in Victorian society. Overall, Lady Audley's Secret is a thrilling and captivating read that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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.
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