Since the first publication of her groundbreaking sensation novel 'Lady Audley's Secret' in 1862, M. E. Braddon's works have gripped the imagination of readers across the world for over one hundred and fifty years. This comprehensive eBook presents the many diverse works of M. E. Braddon, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with imag...

Lady Audley’s Secret was the most successful of a long series of novels written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon in what was then called the “sensation” genre because of the inventive and slightly scandalous plots of such works.Published in 1862, Lady Audley’s Secret was immediately popular and is said to have made a fortune for its author. It has never been out of print and has been the basis for a number of dramas and movies.The novel begins with the return from the Australian g...

M.E. Braddon was a popular British writer during the Victorian Era. Among Braddon’s best known novels are Lady Audley’s Secret and Aurora Floyd. This edition of Good Lady Ducayne includes a table of contents.

While enjoying Carnival in Venice, a gentleman named Vansittart meets a beautiful working-class woman. They're enjoying a light-hearted meal in a cafe when her jealous lover unexpectedly attacks—and Vansittart fatally stabs him. Vansittart escapes, assumes a false identity, and resolves to keep the incident secret for the rest of his life. This traumatic event sends Vansittart on a journey of redemption filled with secrecy, jealousy, vengeance, and love. The Venetians is one of M. E. Bradd...

On a cold and stormy night in Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy, Richard Marwood returns after a mysterious and long disappearance. While his rich uncle aids him in starting a new life, his reappearance is quickly upended after he is apparently framed for murder. Meanwhile, Jabez North—prodigal son of Slopperton-on-the-Sloshy—schemes to make his fortunes by any means possible. The Trail of the Serpent is M. E. Braddon's first book. Although it initially met with poor sales under its original title ...

In "John Marchmont's Legacy, Volume 2," the narrative continues to unfold, delving deeper into the lives of the characters introduced in the first volume. Written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon, this novel maintains its gripping storytelling and intricate plotlines.As the story progresses, readers witness further developments in the inheritance disputes and family secrets that emerged following John Marchmont's death. The characters navigate through various challenges, facing moral dilemmas, ro...

In the glittering drawing rooms of London high society, where dinners are staged like performances and reputation is worth more than gold, Lady Maulevrier reigns with dazzling composure. Beautiful, intelligent, and utterly self-possessed, she moves through gossip, music, and political chatter as if nothing can touch her—even as whispers gather around her husband's disgrace in India. At last she reveals the shocking truth: Lord Maulevrier has resigned his post and is on his way home, bringi...

In "Birds of Prey," Braddon presents a gripping narrative that intertwines romance, mystery, and suspense. The story likely revolves around complex characters, dramatic events, and possibly explores themes of deception, betrayal, and societal expectations prevalent during the Victorian era.Mary Elizabeth Braddon was celebrated for her adeptness at creating compelling plots with unexpected twists and turns. Her novels often featured strong female characters and intricate narratives that cap...

As with many of Braddon's works, "Mohawks" is expected to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the story, offering readers resolutions to the conflicts and mysteries that have been unfolding throughout the novel. The third volume typically brings together the culmination of relationships, revelations of secrets, and the outcomes of characters' choices.Braddon's writing style in the final volume is characterized by its melodramatic flair, intricate plotting, and attention to psychological dep...

On Fitzgeorge-street, No. 14 gleams with almost theatrical perfection, and its owner, surgeon-dentist Philip Sheldon, seems equally polished: successful, self-contained, and impossible to read. Yet behind the spotless curtains and brass plate lies a man under pressure, nursing old ambitions, private disappointments, and a London practice that may be less secure than it appears. When Sheldon's northern past begins to stir, long-buried connections, family calculations, and a possible financi...

Aurora Floyd: The protagonist, Aurora, is a strikingly attractive and mysterious woman. Her past and present actions form the crux of the narrative, with her complex character driving the plot.Romance and Mystery: The novel combines elements of romance and mystery, with Aurora's relationships and personal secrets creating tension and intrigue. Her interactions with other characters are central to the unfolding drama.Victorian Society: The story is set against the backdrop of Victorian soci...

Sibyl Faunthorpe begins in the depths of humiliation, alone on Battersea Bridge in shabby clothes, reading a letter that promises a sudden reversal of fortune. Her long-absent Uncle Stephen Trenchard, now a wealthy and eccentric returnee from India, has come back to England and is summoning his nieces to Redcastle, where inheritance, favor, and family ambition begin to shape every hope. But Sibyl—now Mrs. Stanmore—has not escaped into comfort. She lives in shabby Chelsea, burdened by pover...