70 pages 2 hours read

Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Lady Audley's Secret

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1862

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Reviews & Readership

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Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon is lauded for its gripping narrative and rich character development, particularly the complex protagonist, Lady Audley. Reviewers praise its blend of mystery and Victorian melodrama. However, some critique the novel's pacing and occasional predictability. Overall, it's a compelling read, especially for fans of Gothic fiction.

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Who Should Read Lady Audley's Secret?

Readers who enjoy sensation novels, Victorian literature, and intricate plots with themes of deception and social intrigue will appreciate Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. Fans of Wilkie Collins' The Woman in White and Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre are likely to find this novel engaging and satisfying.

Recommended

Reading Age

14+years

Lexile Level

1170L

Book Details

Genre
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Classic Fiction
Topics
Gender / Feminism
Themes
Identity: Gender
Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Period
Victorian Period