Mary Elizabeth Braddon Libri

A 19th-century novel about a woman who, when confronted by treachery and deceit is forced to use all her ingenuity and courage to preserve her integrity.

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When beautiful young Lucy Graham accepts the hand of Sir Michael Audley, her fortune and her future look secure. But Lady Audley's past is shrouded in mystery, and to Sir Michael's nephew Robert, she is not all that she seems. When his good friend George Talboys suddenly disappears, Robert is determined to find him, and to unearth the truth.

Aurora Floyd (1862-3) and Braddon's earlier novel Lady Audley's Secret established her as one of the ruling triumvirate of the popular and notorious "sensation novelists." Like Lady Audley, Aurora is a beautiful young woman bigamously married and threatened with exposure by a blackmailer. In this, the only critical edition of a popular "sensation novel," P.D. Edward's introduction evaluates its leading place among "bigamy-novels" and Braddon's treatment of the power struggle between the sexes, as well as considering the similarities between the author and her heroine.

This volume offers a faithful reprint of the original 1867 edition, preserving the quality and content of the early work. It provides readers with a glimpse into the historical perspectives on birds of prey, showcasing the author's insights and observations from that time. The book is ideal for enthusiasts of ornithology and history alike, reflecting the enduring fascination with these majestic birds.

Die achtzehnjährige Bella Rolleston wird Gesellschafterin der reichen Lady Ducayne und begleitet sie nach Italien. Zwei Vorgängerinnen sind unter mysteriösen Umständen gestorben, und Bella fühlt sich zunehmend unwohl, hat seltsame Träume und entdeckt Narben an ihren Armen. M. E. Braddon erzählt hier eine moderne Vampirgeschichte, die ein Jahr vor Bram Stokers „Dracula“ erschien.