Mary Elizabeth Braddon fut une romancière britannique prolifique, reconnue comme une voix déterminante du genre victorien de la « fiction à sensation ». Ses romans sont célébrés pour leurs intrigues exceptionnellement inventives, qui explorent souvent les aspects plus sombres de la société de son époque. L'œuvre de Braddon connut une immense popularité, donnant lieu à de nombreuses adaptations pour la scène et l'écran. Outre ses romans, elle fonda et dirigea également des magazines littéraires influents, apportant une contribution significative au paysage littéraire de son temps.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
The beauty of the child-like Lady Audley would suggest that she has no secrets. Combining the elements of the detective novel, the psychological thriller and the romance of upper class life, this sensation novel uncovers the truth about the heroine in a plot involving bigamy, arson and murder
