Lady Audley's Secret (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Victorian Sensation Mystery of Bigamy, Identity, and Gothic Domestic SuspenseBy M. E. Braddon
Length17h 29m
About this audiobook
First published in 1862, Lady Audley's Secret is one of the defining works of Victorian sensation fiction, transforming the respectable country-house novel into a theatre of crime, concealment, and psychological unease. Braddon's plot turns on the beautiful Lucy Audley, whose charm masks a buried past involving desertion, assumed identity, and possible violence. Written in a vivid, suspenseful style that mingles melodrama, domestic realism, and Gothic suggestion, the novel exposes anxieties about marriage, class mobility, female ambition, and the fragility of social appearances. Mary Elizabeth Braddon was among the most successful and industrious writers of the nineteenth century, shaped by the commercial energies of the periodical press and by her early experience as an actress. Her intimate knowledge of performance, public scrutiny, and precarious respectability informs the novel's fascination with disguise and self-invention. Braddon's own unconventional life, including her long partnership with publisher John Maxwell, also sharpened her awareness of Victorian moral codes and their hypocrisies. This book is highly recommended to readers interested in Victorian fiction, mystery, gender studies, and the origins of popular crime narrative. It remains gripping not merely for its secrets, but for its intelligent interrogation of the society that makes secrecy necessary.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller, Literary Classics
Length17 hrs 29 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 22, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
11CHAPTER XXV.
2Introduction
12CHAPTER XXVIII.
3Synopsis
13CHAPTER XXX.
4Historical Context
14CHAPTER XXXIII.
5By Mary Elizabeth Braddon
15CHAPTER XXXV.
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6CHAPTER V.
16CHAPTER XXXVIII.
7CHAPTER IX.
17CHAPTER XL.
8CHAPTER XIV.
18Analysis
9CHAPTER XVIII.
19Reflection
10CHAPTER XXII.
20Memorable Quotes
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