Lady Audley's Secret

Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Narrated by Elizabeth Klett

This complex tale is the most successful novel written by Elizabeth Braddon, and aside from being considered one of the most bestselling Victorian novels, it is also "the most sensationally successful of all the sensation novels" - as described by critic John Sutherland.

It tells the story of the lovely Lucy Graham, who becomes Lady Audley at the beginning of the novel, and who conceals a scandalous secret from her new husband and his family.

The plot, which includes madness, bigamy, attempted murder, and seduction, made this a shocking but highly successful story for audiences. It is one of the best examples of sensational fiction, and is a wonderfully absorbing book.

An Author's Republic audio production.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Author's Republic
• Release date: Jun 27, 2017
• ISBN: 9781518953750

Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835–1915) was an English novelist and actress during the Victorian era. Although raised by a single mother, Braddon was educated at private institutions where she honed her creative skills. As a young woman, she worked as a theater actress to support herself and her family. When interest faded, she shifted to writing and produced her most notable work Lady Audley's Secret. It was one of more than 80 novels Braddon wrote of the course of an expansive career.

Reviews for Lady Audley's Secret

[Catherine Ruckert · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Narrator was the wrong choice. Not the right fit for a classic Victorian novel