The Greatest Murder Mysteries of Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Enriched edition. The Trail of the Serpent, Lady Audley's Secret, Aurora Floyd, Henry Dunbar, Run to Earth, The Cloven Foot, Wyllard's Weird…By Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Length135h 12m
About this audiobook
In 'The Greatest Murder Mysteries of Mary Elizabeth Braddon', the reader is plunged into the dark and twisted world of Victorian detective fiction. Braddon's literary style is characterized by intricate plots, shocking revelations, and complex characters that keep the reader guessing until the very end. The book is a collection of some of Braddon's most famous murder mysteries, showcasing her unique blend of Gothic atmosphere and sensational storytelling. These stories offer a fascinating glimpse into the societal anxieties and moral dilemmas of the Victorian era, making them both thrilling and thought-provoking reads. Braddon's work is a testament to the enduring popularity of detective fiction and its ability to captivate readers across centuries. Her influence can be seen in the works of later authors such as Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle, making her an essential figure in the development of the mystery genre. The Greatest Murder Mysteries of Mary Elizabeth Braddon is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone interested in exploring the darker side of Victorian literature.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (23)
Includes Amazon
GenreMystery and Thriller, General Fiction
Length135 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Murder Mysteries of Mary Elizabeth Braddon
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Trail of the Serpent
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6Book the First A Respectable Young Man
7Chapter I The Good Schoolmaster
8Chapter II Good for Nothing
9Chapter III The Usher Washes His Hands
10Chapter IV Richard Marwood Lights His Pipe
11Chapter V The Healing Waters
12Chapter VI Two Coroner’s Inquests
13Chapter VII The Dumb Detective a Philanthropist
14Chapter VIII Seven Letters on the Dirty Alphabet
15Chapter IX “Mad, Gentlemen of the Jury”
16Book the Second A Clearance of All Scores
17Book the Third A Holy Institution
18Chapter I The Value of an Opera-Glass
19Chapter II Working in the Dark
20Chapter III The Wrong Footstep
21Chapter IV Ocular Demonstration
22Chapter V The King of Spades
23Chapter VI A Glass of Wine
24Chapter VII The Last Act of Lucretia Borgia
25Chapter VIII Bad Dreams and a Worse Waking
26Chapter IX A Marriage in High Life
27Chapter X Animal Magnetism
28Book the Fourth Napoleon the Great
29Chapter I The Boy from Slopperton
30Chapter II Mr. Augustus Darley and Mr. Joseph Peters Go Out Fishing
31Chapter III The Emperor Bids Adieu to Elba
32Chapter IV Joy and Happiness for Everybody
33Chapter V The Cherokees Take an Oath
34Chapter VI Mr. Peters Relates How He Thought He had a Clue, and How He Lost It
35Book the Fifth The Dumb Detective
36Book the Sixth On the Track
37Chapter I Father and Son
38Chapter II Raymond De Marolles Shows Himself Better Than All Bow Street
39Chapter III The Left-Handed Smasher Makes His Mark
40Chapter IV What They Find in the Room in Which the Murder was Committed
41Chapter V Mr. Peters Decides on a Strange Step, and Arrests the Dead
42Chapter VI The End of the Dark Road
43Lady Audley's Secret
44Chapter 1 Lucy.
45Chapter 2 On Board the Argus.
46Chapter 3 Hidden Relics.
47Chapter 4 In the First Page of “The Times.”
48Chapter 5 The Headstone at Ventnor.
49Chapter 7 After a Year.
50Chapter 8 Before the Storm.
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