Aurora Floyd & Lady Audley's Secret (Victorian Mysteries)
Enriched edition. Sensation Fiction of Scandal, Secrets, and Female Agency in Victorian SocietyBy Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Length37h 47m
About this audiobook
Mary Elizabeth Braddon's 'Aurora Floyd & Lady Audley's Secret' are two captivating Victorian Mysteries that delve into the complexities of society, morality, and gender dynamics of the time. Written in a gripping and suspenseful style, the novels showcase Braddon's keen observations of human behavior and her ability to create intricate plots filled with twists and turns. Both works are considered to be pioneering examples of the sensation fiction genre, which was popular during the Victorian era for its focus on scandal and intrigue. Readers will be drawn into the scandalous lives of the protagonists as they navigate through secrets and deceptions in a society filled with societal expectations and constraints. Braddon's knack for storytelling and character development shines through in these mysteries, making them a must-read for fans of Victorian literature and mystery novels alike.
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
GenreGeneral Fiction, Mystery and Thriller
Length37 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 18, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Aurora Floyd & Lady Audley's Secret
2(Victorian Mysteries)
3Introduction
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Lady Audley's Secret
7Chapter 1 Lucy.
8Chapter 2 On Board the Argus.
9Chapter 3 Hidden Relics.
10Chapter 4 In the First Page of “The Times.”
11Chapter 5 The Headstone at Ventnor.
12Chapter 7 After a Year.
13Chapter 8 Before the Storm.
14Chapter 9 After the Storm.
15Chapter 10 Missing.
16Chapter 12 Still Missing.
17Chapter 13 Troubled Dreams.
18Chapter 14 Phoebe’s Suitor.
19Chapter 15 On the Watch.
20Chapter 16 Robert Audley Gets His Conge.
21Chapter 17 At the Castle Inn.
22Chapter 19 The Writing in the Book.
23Chapter 20 Mrs. Plowson.
24Chapter 22 Coming to a Standstill.
25Chapter 23 Clara.
26Chapter 24 George’s Letters.
27Chapter 25 Retrograde Investigation.
28Chapter 26 So Far and No Farther.
29Chapter 27 Beginning at the Other End.
30Chapter 28 Hidden in the Grave.
31Chapter 29 In the Lime-Walk.
32Chapter 30 Preparing the Ground.
33Chapter 31 Phoebe’s Petition.
34Chapter 32 The Red Light in the Sky.
35Chapter 33 The Bearer of the Tidings.
36Chapter 34 My Lady Tells the Truth.
37Chapter 36 Dr. Mosgrave’s Advice.
38Chapter 37 Buried Alive.
39Chapter 38 Ghost-Haunted.
40Chapter 39 Restored.
41Chapter 40 At Peace.
42Aurora Floyd
43Chapter 38. Off the Scent.
44Chapter 2 Aurora.
45Chapter 4 After the Ball.
46Chapter 5 John Mellish.
47Chapter 6 Rejected and Accepted.
48Chapter 7 Aurora’s Strange Pensioner.
49Chapter 10 Fighting the Battle.
50Chapter 11 At the Chateau D’arques.
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