Lady Audley's Secret

M. E. Braddon's "Lady Audley's Secret" is a captivating Victorian novel that deftly intertwines themes of identity, gender, and social class within a gripping mystery framework. Through the character of Lucy Audley, Braddon explores the complexities of a woman's position in society and the lengths to which one might go to maintain their facade. Written in a sensational style characteristic of the ...