Mary Elizabeth Braddon's first novel, Lady Audley's Secret, was one of the most popular English novels of its day. Published serially in 1862, it tells the story of the lovely Lucy Graham, who becomes Lady Audley at the beginning of the novel, and who conceals a scandalous secret from her new husband and his family. The plot, which includes madness, bigamy, attempted murder, and seduction, made this a shocking but highly successful story for Victorian audiences. It remains one of the best examples of 19th century sensational fiction, and is a wonderfully absorbing book. (Summary written by gloriana).
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01 – Lucy Read by Elizabeth Klett 28:55
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02 – On Board the Argus Read by Elizabeth Klett 26:02
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03 – Hidden Relics Read by Elizabeth Klett 16:13
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04 – In the First Page of ‘The Times’ Read by Elizabeth Klett 11:20
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05 – The Headstone at Ventnor Read by Elizabeth Klett 12:23
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06 – Anywhere, Anywhere Out of the World Read by Elizabeth Klett 11:21
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07 – After a Year Read by Elizabeth Klett 24:33
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08 – Before the Storm Read by Elizabeth Klett 24:37
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09 – After the Storm Read by Elizabeth Klett 14:34
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10 – Missing Read by Elizabeth Klett 8:22
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11 – The Mark Upon My Lady’s Wrist Read by Elizabeth Klett 11:36
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12 – Still Missing Read by Elizabeth Klett 10:26
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13 – Troubled Dreams Read by Elizabeth Klett 14:51
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14 – Phoebe’s Suitor Read by Elizabeth Klett 16:44
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15 – On the Watch Read by Elizabeth Klett 23:15
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16 – Robert Audley Gets His Conge Read by Elizabeth Klett 18:10
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17 – At the Castle Inn Read by Elizabeth Klett 12:01
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18 – Robert Receives a Visitor Whom He Had Scarcely Expected Read by Elizabeth Klett 12:20
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19 – The Writing in the Book Read by Elizabeth Klett 25:45
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20 – Mrs. Plowson Read by Elizabeth Klett 16:20
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21 – Little Georgey Leaves His Old Home Read by Elizabeth Klett 26:20
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22 – Coming to a Standstill Read by Elizabeth Klett 28:30
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23 – Clara Read by Elizabeth Klett 17:05
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24 – George’s Letters Read by Elizabeth Klett 15:48
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25 – Retrograde Investigation Read by Elizabeth Klett 31:53
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26 – So Far and No Farther Read by Elizabeth Klett 24:47
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27 – Beginning at the Other End Read by Elizabeth Klett 23:14
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28 – Hidden in the Grave Read by Elizabeth Klett 19:29
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29 – In the Lime-Walk Read by Elizabeth Klett 35:26
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30 – Preparing the Ground Read by Elizabeth Klett 23:12
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31 – Phoebe’s Petition Read by Elizabeth Klett 28:39
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32 – The Red Light in the Sky Read by Elizabeth Klett 36:14
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33 – The Bearer of the Tidings Read by Elizabeth Klett 30:02
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34 – My Lady Tells the Truth Read by Elizabeth Klett 32:45
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35 – The Hush That Succeeds the Tempest Read by Elizabeth Klett 23:26
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36 – Doctor Mosgrave’s Advice Read by Elizabeth Klett 17:18
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37 – Buried Alive Read by Elizabeth Klett 22:03
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38 – Ghost-Haunted Read by Elizabeth Klett 58:12
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39 – Restored Read by Elizabeth Klett 17:55
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40 – At Peace Read by Elizabeth Klett 4:39
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