Lady Audley�������s Secret is a classic Victorian-era novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and first published in 1862. The story follows the mysterious and beautiful Lady Audley, who has a dark secret that threatens to destroy her life and those around her. The novel is divided into three volumes, with the first volume setting the stage for the story and introducing the main characters.The protagonist of the story is Robert Audley, a young man who becomes suspicious of his uncle�������s new wife, Lady Audley, after his friend George Talboys disappears. Robert sets out to uncover the truth about Lady Audley�������s past and her involvement in George�������s disappearance. Along the way, he also becomes romantically involved with his cousin, Alicia, who is also suspicious of Lady Audley.As the story progresses, the reader is drawn deeper into Lady Audley�������s web of lies and deceit. Her secret is eventually revealed, and the consequences of her actions are devastating for everyone involved.Lady Audley�������s Secret is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and deception, set against the backdrop of Victorian England. It explores themes such as class, gender, and power, and is considered a masterpiece of Victorian literature.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.