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!
The Day Will Come
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
It is an ideal honeymoon of an ideal couple. But somehow, the wife cannot stop dreaming that her husband would be shot and killed. He dismis…
Mount Royal Volume I
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
A classic Victorian sensation novel filled with romance, mystery, and murder with the emphasis on romance. -summary by Celine Major
The Christmas Hirelings
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It is the Christmas season once again and things are, well, boring for the adults at Penlyon Castle. "...if somehow or other I had a pa…
All Along The River
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Isola Disney is very lonely. Her husband left her and traveled with his regiment to India. No one knows when he would return. Alone in a rem…
Beyond These Voices
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This novel tells the fictional life story of Veera Davis. The daughter of a poet and a poor noble woman, who is left in the care of her gran…
One Life, One Love
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Clara and Robert Hatrell lead an ideal life with their young daughter Daisy in a beautiful old fashioned cottage on the banks of the Thames.…
Thou Art The Man
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Sibyl married after assuming that her cousin, with whom she was in love, died. However, said cousin, who suffers from epilepsy, found himsel…
Mount Royal Volume II
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
A classic Victorian sensation novel filled with romance, mystery, and murder with emphasis on romance. - summary by Celine Major
Mount Royal Volume III
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
A classic Victorian sensation novel filled with romance, mystery, and murder with emphasis on romance. - summary by Celine Major
Strangers And Pilgrims
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Strangers and Pilgrims follows the journey of Elizabeth Lutterell from a vain, beautiful and self-centred although good-hearted 19 year old …
Taken at the Flood
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Brought up by a parish schoolmaster with a hidden past, Sylvia Carew dreams of a future devoid of poverty. Will she be faithful to the man s…
One Thing Needful
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Can starving children be grateful for the education they receive if, when they ask for food, rich people give them a stone? This is the ques…
Lost for Love
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
EXCERPT: In all things that he did, Flora's well-being was the doctor's paramount consideration. He brought pleasant people to his house; me…
Just As I Am
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The murder has finally been solved. After 20 years, Humphrey Vargas came with his dog, seemingly from no where, and informed the magistrate …
Asphodel
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Like the Asphodel, a plant which grows far away from England, Daphne grows far away from home. In her first chance of freedom, at the age of…
Sons of Fire
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"He was a stranger in Matcham, a 'foreigner' as the villagers called such alien visitors. He had never been in the village before, knew…
The Lady's Mile
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If you drive through the Lady's Mile, the most fashionable district in London, you will see people whose most distinguished ambition was to …
Cut by the County; or, Grace Darnel
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Darnel Park is situated in a county that thrives on gossip and secrets, and the Darnel family, as it turns out, has many of them. An attempt…
Aurora Floyd Volume 2
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Aurora Floyd is the spoiled, impetuous, but kind hearted daughter of Archibald Floyd, a wealthy banker and his wife, an actress who died sho…
His Darling Sin
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Grace Perivale is young, beautiful and rich. She and her beloved husband are the center of high society. Until Hector suddenly and unexpecte…