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!
Lady Audley's Secret
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Mary Elizabeth Braddon's first novel, Lady Audley's Secret, was one of the most popular English novels of its day. Published serially in 186…
The Doctor's Wife
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
This is one of the Victorian “Sensationist” Mary Elizabeth Braddon's many novels (best known among them: “Lady Audley’s Secret”). It is extr…
Run to Earth
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
A captivating Victorian “sensation” novel by the author of “Lady Audley's Secret”, Run to Earth has it all: scoundrels and mercenaries, love…
Aurora Floyd
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Aurora Floyd, the daughter of a rich banker and an actress, could not have had a better start: back from a finishing school in Paris, she is…
The Lovels of Arden
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
The novel traces the return of a young Englishwoman from several years of schooling abroad, to find that her life will not take up where she…
John Marchmont's Legacy
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Like Wuthering Heights, the center of this story is a dramatic love triangle, the setting is a huge English manor. Olivia Marchmont has alwa…
Fenton's Quest
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
This story revolves around Gilbert Fenton, a very talented middle class businessman from London, who falls in love with a beautiful country …
The Golden Calf
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
A late 19th Century sensation novel following the young life of Ida Palliser as she searches for fortune and love within England's Gentry Cl…
Vixen
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
This is an exquisite and heartbreaking love story. Violet Tempest and Roderick Vawdrey, otherwise known to each other as Vixen and Rorie, ar…
Eleanor's Victory
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Only 15-years-old, Eleanor Vane is very happy with her lot: educated in an expensive finishing school in Paris, the apple of her father's ey…
Wyllard's Weird
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
A novel written in three volumes. In the golden age of steam, the London train wends its way across the Tamar into the strange and mystic la…
Henry Dunbar
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
In this novel by Victorian sensationalist Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Henry Dunbar returns to England after a 30-year exile to India for committ…
Dead Men's Shoes
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Sybil, a gentlewoman who has to work for a living, finally finds employment as her rich uncle's house keeper. Nothing could be better: she w…
Rough Justice
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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…
Birds of Prey
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
The first part of the book builds the characters of four con men who become interconnected and attempt their schemes on each other. This boo…
Charlotte's Inheritance
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
A lesser known novel by the sensational English novelist, Charlotte's Inheritance opens in Paris in a dilapidated boarding house let to stud…
Phantom Fortune, A Novel
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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…
Dead Love Has Chains
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
We see another facet of Mary Elizabeth Braddon's amazing talent in Dead Love Has Chains, written in her seventies. Focusing on character and…
The Fatal Three
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
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…
A Strange World
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
A compelling story by one of the most prolific authors of the Victorian "sensational novel" serves up the perfect blend of murder,…