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Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835-1915), little known now, but a renowned writer in her time, gives us five tales of the "weird" as she might herself have said. Here we have five of her better known stories, peopled with jilted lovers, blood thirsty old ladies, and grand, old houses whose restless ancestors refuse to abandon them! The five tales: "The Cold Embrace", "The Shadow in the Corner", "At Chrighton Abbey", "Good Lady Ducayne", and "Eveline's Visitant".

In the golden age of steam, the London train wends its way across the Tamar into the strange and mystic land that is Cornwall, having left most of its length at Plymouth. A weary doctor is gazing at the countryside when the train grinds to a halt and his professional attention is demanded. A young woman. An apparent suicide. Who was she? What brought her to Cornwall? What drove her to kill herself? Or did she?

Cunning. Corrupt. Charismatic. The degenerate characters in this collection shun conventional morality, and will stop at nothing to get what they want... These five sensational dramas, set in locations ranging from 16th century Venice to Victorian England, revolve around their unscrupulous actions – and the devastating consequences of the choices they make.

This work is a full blooded Victorian, sensationalistic melodrama! Murder, arson, blackmail, bigamy; not many ingredients are missing in this entertaining piece. The story is fast-paced and the main character, Lady Audley, is a refreshingly manipulative and resourceful villainess filled with passion and desires that threatened the male dominated Victorian era.

The life of young, beautiful, and wealthy Grace Perivale is turned upside down when her beloved husband, Hector, dies unexpectedly. With her heart torn apart and her high societal standing offering no reprieve from her grief, she spends three years in widowhood. On her return to London after wintering in Italy, she finds herself ostracized by the very society she was once the center of. Her close friend Sue reveals an unthinkable scandal linked to Graces name. Grace vehemently denies any wrongdoing, but the question remains - who is spreading these damaging rumors and what is their motive? ...

Dive into a mesmerizing Victorian “sensation” novel by the acclaimed author of “Lady Audleys Secret.” Run to Earth weaves a thrilling tale filled with scoundrels, mercenaries, and a whirlwind of emotions—love, lust, jealousy, and suspense. Join the journey through intrigue and excitement, narrated by the talented Gail Mattern.

Can starving children truly find gratitude in the education they receive when their pleas for food are met with indifference? This poignant psychological novel delves into that very question. Lady Lashmore epitomizes the upper class, managing her household with an iron fist while expressing disdain for the impoverished factory workers just ten miles away. However, everything shifts when her son, Lord Lashmore, falls in love with a woman from the working class. This transformative experience opens his eyes to the true needs of the less fortunate, leading him on a journey of maturity, empathy, ...

Once a dazzling star of London high society, Lady Maulevriers life spiraled into turmoil after her husband, a man she married solely for his wealth, committed a shocking crime in India. Now, four decades later, she finds herself raising her two granddaughters, Mary and Lesbia. Favoring the stunning Lesbia, their relationship is strained at best. While Mary embarks on a journey to marry her true love, Lesbia steps into the London social scene under the guidance of her grandmothers devoted friend. Will Lesbia seize the opportunities that come her way to secure a match that pleases her ...

In Lovels of Arden, a young Englishwoman returns home after years of studying abroad, only to discover that her life is far from the fairy tale she envisioned. Clarissa Lovel confronts not only a father grappling with emotional and financial struggles but also her first encounter with love—a perspective that challenges her in unexpected ways. (Summary by Cathy Barratt)

In Dead Love Has Chains, we explore yet another dimension of Mary Elizabeth Braddons remarkable talent, crafted in her seventies. This novel delves deep into character and human psychology, setting it apart from her more conventional works centered on detection and crime. The story follows Irene Thelliston, a pregnant and unmarried woman sent back from India to live with her Aunt in Ireland. During her sea voyage, she confides in Lady Mary Harling, who promises to keep her secret safe. Years later, Lady Mary is horrified to discover that Irene is now engaged to her son, Conrad, who harbors his...

Step into a world reminiscent of Wuthering Heights, where a turbulent love triangle unfolds within the walls of a grand English manor. Olivia Marchmont has always adhered to her sense of duty, but when she unexpectedly falls for a man who is captivated by another, the darkness of her heart is unleashed. In this gripping narrative, the lush countryside plays a vital role, almost as if nature itself is part of the drama. Unlike many tales, this story defies the notion of justice—do any of the characters truly get what they deserve in the end? Dive into this captivating tale and discover the ...

Meet Aurora Floyd, the stunning daughter of a wealthy banker and a talented actress. Fresh from a prestigious finishing school in Paris, she possesses beauty, intelligence, and fortune. However, her life takes a tumultuous turn when two men fall for her, only to uncover a dark secret from her past. As they grapple with her history, the question remains who will remain loyal when the truth emerges? With a cast of unforgettable characters, the author weaves a captivating domestic drama that probes profound themes Is it right to love someone who has deceived you? Can we truly forgive the ...

A village in Cornwall is thrown into turmoil after a young girl falls from a train to her death. Was this an accident? Or murder? The mystery deepens when clues link the girl to a double homicide committed ten years earlier. Braddon's sensational novel takes us to the estates of aristocrats, the haunts of tabloid writers, the homes of Bohemian artists, and the dark alleyways of Paris. Braddon, one of Victorian England's best-selling novelists, is at the height of her powers in Wyllard's Weird.

A sparkling collection of short stories by leading female authors including “Miss Brill” by Katharine Mansfield, “The Lifted Veil” by George Eliot and “A Venetian Night's Entertainment” by Edith Wharton.

Como fiel reflejo de la sociedad en que se desarrolla, la literatura muestra los cambios y terrenos que ha ganado la mujer a lo largo de la historia. Aún queda mucho camino que recorrer pero Medea, Sherezade, Morella, Madame Bovary e, incluso, Lisbeth Salander han ayudado a defender y...

This third and final collection of Classic Ghost Stories contains these chillers: "Mr. Justice Harbottle" by Joseph Sheridan Lefanu; "The Seventh Man" by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch; "Some Haunted Houses" by Ambrose Bierce; "Miss Dulane and My Lord" by Wilkie Collins; and more.

Dive into the world of Victorian Sensationist literature with Mary Elizabeth Braddons captivating novel, Doctors Wife. Renowned for her masterpiece Lady Audley’s Secret, Braddon delivers an engaging narrative filled with wit, charm, and a touch of self-mockery, especially through the lens of a character who is a Sensation Author herself. The story explores timeless themes of secrecy, infidelity, and mortality, while also delving into the serious social issues of the era. At its heart is Isabel Sleaford, a married middle-class woman grappling with the constraints of her life alongside her ...

Love. Perhaps the one word solution for everything. An emotion, a state of mind that we strive for, search for. A wondrous force that binds, inspires, and a force that can spin out of control; unbalanced and fragile. Love reflects, changes and embraces us all. The capture of love in this life is a very special happening, it may only strike us once, and for some perhaps never. But what if those on the ‘other side’ have designs on us? What if their desire is just so strong that we can’t resist? Can true love survive?

A late 19th Century sensation novel following the young life of Ida Palliser as she searches for fortune and love within England's Gentry Class. Victorian sensation books were often set in ordinary, familiar setting, undermining the perceived adherence to social convention. They exposed the true lives of Victorian England's upper class - lives they tried to keep hidden.

This chilling collection includes: "The Romance of Certain Old Clothes" by Henry James, "The Shadow" by E. Nesbit, "Monsieur Anastasius" by Dinah Maria Mulock, "John Granger" by Mary Elizabeth Braddon and more.