Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Mary Elizabeth Braddon was a talented Victorian novelist born on October 4, 1835, in London, England. Best known for her sensational novels, she skillfully wove themes of love, betrayal, and social intrigue into her storytelling. Her most famous work, "Lady Audley's Secret," published in 1862, captivated readers with its thrilling plot and complex characters, reflecting the societal issues of her time. Braddon's writing often showcased her keen observations of human nature, making her a notable figure in the realm of Gothic fiction and a pioneer among female authors of the era.

Throughout her prolific career, Braddon penned over 80 novels, along with plays, short stories, and articles, earning her a devoted readership. Beyond her literary accomplishments, she was also a prominent figure in the London literary scene, participating in the social and cultural discourse of her day. As you explore her works within this app, you'll find a rich tapestry of narratives that not only entertain but also provide insight into the complexities of Victorian society. Enjoy your journey through her captivating stories!

The Day Will Come

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It is an ideal honeymoon of an ideal couple. But somehow, the wife cannot stop dreaming that her husband would be shot and killed. He dismis…

The Christmas Hirelings

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It is the Christmas season once again and things are, well, boring for the adults at Penlyon Castle. "...if somehow or other I had a pa…

The Fatal Three

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Written by one of the most prolific authors of the 19th century The Fatal Three although not as sensational as some of her other novels serv…

Lost for Love

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EXCERPT: In all things that he did, Flora's well-being was the doctor's paramount consideration. He brought pleasant people to his house; me…

One Life, One Love

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Clara and Robert Hatrell lead an ideal life with their young daughter Daisy in a beautiful old fashioned cottage on the banks of the Thames.…

Rough Justice

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Who murdered Lisa Rainer? Is it her former lover who went to seek fortune in Africa and fell in love with another on the way back? Were ther…

Lady Audley's Secret (Version 2)

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It is June 1857, and young and beautiful Lucy Graham is about to marry Sir Michael Audley. But who exactly IS Lucy, that's what Sir Michael…

Mount Royal Volume II

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A classic Victorian sensation novel filled with romance, mystery, and murder with emphasis on romance. - summary by Celine Major

Mary Elizabeth Braddon Lady Audley's Secret

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Adapted for radio by Jack Gratus, this Victorian thriller is set in the 1850s and revolves around the mysterious Lady Audley. Who is Sir Mic…

Phantom Fortune, A Novel

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Lady Maulevrier was once a beautiful socialite, beloved and welcomed in London high society. But her life took a turn for the worse when her…

His Darling Sin

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Grace Perivale is young, beautiful and rich. She and her beloved husband are the center of high society. Until Hector suddenly and unexpecte…

Thou Art The Man

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Sibyl married after assuming that her cousin, with whom she was in love, died. However, said cousin, who suffers from epilepsy, found himsel…

All Along The River

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Isola Disney is very lonely. Her husband left her and traveled with his regiment to India. No one knows when he would return. Alone in a rem…

Vixen

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This is an exquisite and heartbreaking love story. Violet Tempest and Roderick Vawdrey, otherwise known to each other as Vixen and Rorie, ar…

Cut by the County; or, Grace Darnel

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Darnel Park is situated in a county that thrives on gossip and secrets, and the Darnel family, as it turns out, has many of them. An attempt…

One Thing Needful

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Can starving children be grateful for the education they receive if, when they ask for food, rich people give them a stone? This is the ques…

Aurora Floyd Volume 2

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Aurora Floyd is the spoiled, impetuous, but kind hearted daughter of Archibald Floyd, a wealthy banker and his wife, an actress who died sho…

The Lady's Mile

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If you drive through the Lady's Mile, the most fashionable district in London, you will see people whose most distinguished ambition was to …

Just As I Am

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The murder has finally been solved. After 20 years, Humphrey Vargas came with his dog, seemingly from no where, and informed the magistrate …

Asphodel

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Like the Asphodel, a plant which grows far away from England, Daphne grows far away from home. In her first chance of freedom, at the age of…

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