Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Beneath the glittering facade of wealth and beauty, Lady Audley hides a secret that could destroy everything she's built. When a charming governess vanishes without a trace and whispers of scandal emerge, suspicions cast a shadow over her perfect life. A relentless investigator delves into the mystery, uncovering unsettling clues that link her to a dangerous web of lies. With every revelation, the tension mounts in this tale of deception, ambition, and the dark side of Victorian society. Lady Audley's Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon is a cornerstone of Victorian sensation fiction, blending mystery, crime, and social commentary. Published in 1862, it challenged societal norms by exploring themes of gender, class, and identity through its bold, complex heroine. The novel captivated readers with its thrilling plot while subtly critiquing the rigid expectations placed on women in the 19th century. Its popularity not only established Braddon as a literary sensation but also helped shape the emerging genre of psychological thrillers.

Unver nderter Nachdruck der Originalausgabe von 1869. Der Verlag Antigonos spezialisiert sich auf die Herausgabe von Nachdrucken historischer B cher. Wir achten darauf, dass diese Werke der ffentlichkeit in einem guten Zustand zug nglich gemacht werden, um ihr kulturelles Erbe zu bewahren.

Set in Venice during the vibrant carnival season, this novel follows the intertwining lives of aristocrats and locals caught in a web of intrigue, romance, and mystery. Braddon masterfully evokes the city's enchanting atmosphere while unraveling the secrets and ambitions of her characters. From bustling piazzas to quiet canals, The Venetians offers a rich portrayal of love and betrayal amid the splendor of Venice at the turn of the century. Mary Elizabeth Braddon was a prolific British author, best known for her sensational novels during the Victorian era. Born on October 4, 1835, she wrote over 80 novels throughout her career, but she gained widespread fame with her breakthrough novel Lady Audley's Secret (1862), which became one of the most popular sensation novels of the time. Sensation novels were a genre of Victorian fiction that mixed mystery, crime, and domestic drama with themes of deceit, hidden identities, and shocking secrets.

In the quiet village of Hazlehurst, a startling mystery unfolds. John Treverton, a dashing but penniless gentleman, stands to inherit a fortune and a grand manor-but only if he marries Laura Malcolm within a year. As their wedding day approaches, dark secrets from John's past threaten to surface. A brutal murder in London's seedy theater district casts a long shadow over the couple's newfound happiness. Laura, torn between love and suspicion, must confront the possibility that her husband is not the man she thought he was. With a determined local poet playing amateur detective and a shrewd Scotland Yard inspector closing in, John and Laura's world begins to unravel. This gripping Victorian thriller weaves together romance, suspense, and the consequences of desperate choices in a thrilling tale that will keep readers guessing until the final page

Hours of great reading await, with ghostly tales from some of the 19th and 20th century's most renowned authors. Featured in this volume are:: AT CHRIGHTON ABBEY, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon THE HAUNTED MILL, by Jerome K. Jerome THE GHOST CLUB, by John Kendrick Bangs THE SHADOWS OF THE DEAD, by Louis Becke THE ROOM IN THE TOWER, by E. F. Benson THE HAUNTED AND THE HAUNTERS, by Lord Edward Bulwer-Lytton THE MIDDLE BEDROOM, by H. de Vere Stacpoole THE DRUMMER GHOST, by John William DeForest MISS J ROMETTE AND THE CLERGYMAN, by Wilkie Collins THE SPECTRE BRIDE, by William Harrison Ainsworth THE TAPESTRIED CHAMBER; or, The Lady in the Square, by Sir Walter Scott THE OLD NURSE'S STORY, by Elizabeth Gaskell THE JUDGE'S HOUSE, by Bram Stoker AT THE END OF THE PASSAGE, by Rudyard Kipling THE WITHERED ARM, by Thomas Hardy JOHN CHARRINGTON'S WEDDING, by Edith Nesbit THE MAN OF SCIENCE, by Jerome K. Jerome WHAT DID MISS DARRINGTON SEE? by Emma B. Cobb A GHOST STORY, by Mark Twain THE SOUL OF ROSE D D , by M. E. M. Davis THE HOUSE OF THE NIGHTMARE, by Edward Lucas White REALITY OR DELUSION? by Mrs Henry Wood FISHER'S GHOST, by John Lang THROUGH THE IVORY GATE, by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews THE COLD EMBRACE, by Mary Elizabeth BraddonAnd don't forget to check out the 350+ other volumes in the MEGAPACK(R) series Search on "Wildside Press Megapack" in your favorite ebook store to see the complete list...covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns, mysteries, and much more

Mary Elizabeth Braddon: Milly Darrell und andere Erz hlungen Milly Darrell and Other Tales, Erstdruck 1873. Hier nach der deutschen Ausgabe in drei B nden, Verlag von Otto Janke, Berlin, 1873. Inhaltsverzeichnis: Milly Darrell. Alt-Rudderford-Hall. Der gl nzende Fremde. Die S nden der V ter. Mr. und Mrs. de Fontenoy. Ein guter Hasser. Der gef rchtete Gast. Oberst Benyons Liebe. Die Rache des Zoophyten. Zu Chrighton-Abtei. Drei Zeiten. Am Abgrund. Neuausgabe. Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth. Berlin 2024. Der Text dieser Ausgabe wurde behutsam an die neue deutsche Rechtschreibung angepasst. Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter Verwendung des Bildes: William Powell Frith, Portr t der Mary Elizabeth Braddon, 1865.. Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 11 pt. Henricus - Edition Deutsche Klassik GmbH

Mary Elizabeth Braddon: Milly Darrell und andere Erz hlungen Milly Darrell and Other Tales, Erstdruck 1873. Hier nach der deutschen Ausgabe in drei B nden, Verlag von Otto Janke, Berlin, 1873. Inhaltsverzeichnis: Milly Darrell. Alt-Rudderford-Hall. Der gl nzende Fremde. Die S nden der V ter. Mr. und Mrs. de Fontenoy. Ein guter Hasser. Der gef rchtete Gast. Oberst Benyons Liebe. Die Rache des Zoophyten. Zu Chrighton-Abtei. Drei Zeiten. Am Abgrund. Neuausgabe. Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth. Berlin 2024. Der Text dieser Ausgabe wurde behutsam an die neue deutsche Rechtschreibung angepasst. Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter Verwendung des Bildes: William Powell Frith, Portr t der Mary Elizabeth Braddon, 1865.. Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 11 pt. Henricus - Edition Deutsche Klassik GmbH