Lady Audley's Secret
- First published
- 1862
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Lady Audley's Secret" by M. E. Braddon is a sensation novel published in 1862. The story follows the beautiful and enigmatic Lucy Graham, who marries wealthy Sir Michael Audley despite her mysterious past. When Robert Audley's friend George Talboys vanishes after visiting the estate, Robert begins investigating—and troubling evidence points toward the charming Lady Audley herself. This tale of secrets, possible bigamy, and dark deeds became the most successful sensation novel of its era.
- England
- Psychological fiction
- Domestic fiction
- Married women
- Bigamy
- Deception
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #8954. Lady Audley's Secret on Wikipedia.
