Lady Audleys Secret (Abridged) Audiobook, by Mary Elizabeth Braddon Play Audiobook Sample

Lady Audley's Secret (Abridged) Audiobook

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Read By: Juliet Stevenson Publisher: CSA Word Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 3.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 2.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2008 Format: Abridged Audiobook ISBN:

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A fast-paced Victorian thriller that will delight audiences today as it did 100 years ago, Lady Audley's Secret has subterfuge, kidnapping, jealousy, and fraud, all thrown into the mix and shaken up for good measure.

A mystery which keeps a listener guessing until the last moments, this production is a must-listen for anyone who enjoys playing detective.

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"I haven't met a Victorian sensation novel that I haven't enjoyed yet and this one was no different in that sense. It's a mystery novel, and though you sort of know what Lady Audley's secret it very early on, there are enough twists and turns to keep you flipping the pages as fast as you can. Unlike other novels of this time period (thinking Of East Lynne and Wilkie Collins's books) I found it difficult to become emotionally involved with any of the characters - Braddon tried to infuse them with French sentimentalities and at other time her characters clearly had the British morality of her time and sometimes this clashed too much within one person to make them believable. I found myself rooting for a minor character (Alicia) and the ending of her story wasn't satisfying enough for me to give this book five stars (I know... I'm picky!). I liked this book in that it reflected the times so perfectly. Apparently British people in the 1860s were obsessed with crimes and sat around in their parlors chatting for hours (likely over tea...) trying to figure out who murdered who and feverishly reading the papers for new tidbits. This book was a bit like that, and it referenced other famous serialized books of the time and famous murder trials. I read the last three hundred pages of the book in one sitting while on an 8 hour flight home despite the amazing movie selection on the plane... so that should say something :-D"

— Sara (4 out of 5 stars)

Lady Audley's Secret Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It was a great study for 19th century detective fiction written by female authors. I enjoyed the book but in the last 50 pages I wanted it to be over because of how tragic it was and couldn't help but sympathize with the main character. "

    — Andalee, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " The twists and turns had really got me going. The fragile and lovely persona of Lady Audley has made the story even more interesting! "

    — Sophie, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Awesomely great. "

    — Brittany, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Wish you could give half stars! "

    — Becca, 1/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Really great mystery with lots of great characters. Hard to put down. "

    — Pam, 1/11/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good sensationalized mystery. "

    — Erica, 1/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Lady Audley's Secret is one of my all-time favorite books! It is the quintessential Victorian sensational novel. "

    — Teresa, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " God thie main character was nuts. Another sensation novel, it's awsome because...you'll see. "

    — Vaughn, 12/2/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " How did I go so long without knowing about this author - the book was terrific! "

    — Lauri, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Good! The big things are not as predictable as I thought! "

    — Kristina, 11/13/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Predictable & far too long. "

    — Gillian, 5/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good old fashioned intriguing mystery. "

    — Tiffany, 4/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " 19th century chick lit, nothing more, unfortunately. "

    — Ekaterina, 9/16/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Took a while to read as it's written in very small letters and never-ending paragraphs but made it! Good little mystery but long on needless descriptions. But I forgive the author, whom I'm sure was simply writing in a style that was popular back in the Victorian days! "

    — Susie, 7/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Wilkie Collins' "The Woman in White" was my favourite book when I was twelve - and how I would have loved this too! "

    — Ursula, 6/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good plot for a sensation novel, with a devil of a wife who likes to kill her husbands. "

    — Tyler, 6/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Nice, trashy read. "

    — Madeleine, 4/28/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Inventive, sensational and bitingly funny. I was intrigued by this story even though my University lecturer had already 'spoiled' it for me. Read it! "

    — Bobby, 11/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love these old victorian mysteries "

    — Pat, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " this was a fantastic book - especially considering that it was written in 1853 (or somewhere close). It was abit long, but well worth the wait. Great to take on a weeks holiday, as I only had to carry 2 books and not thousands! "

    — Nicola, 5/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I judged this book by its cover, so to speak, and avoided reading it for years because it looked boring. I'm glad I finally gave in and gave it a whirl. It was fun to see an 1800s take on mystery and intrigue. "

    — Allison, 4/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " A little too pulpy/melodramatic for my taste. "

    — Sarah, 4/6/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Inventive, sensational and bitingly funny. I was intrigued by this story even though my University lecturer had already 'spoiled' it for me. Read it! "

    — Bobby, 2/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A great look into perceptions of madness and the women question in Victorian England. A fun read too! "

    — Darcy, 2/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Classic Victorian romantic lit with a too good to be true ending. It was also highly predictable, but enjoyable all the same. "

    — Shannon, 1/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow!! This really kept me turning the pages. A great romantic mystery! Just my style...right up there with :"The Woman in White" by Wilkie Collins. "

    — Kathy, 1/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The book began to drag about 3/4 of the way in, but it was overall a good read if you enjoy period pieces. "

    — Karie, 12/24/2010

About Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1835-1915) has been called the Queen of Sensation for her exceedingly popular sensational novels, including Lady Audley’s Secret. She also wrote plays; contributed essays, short stories, and poems to Punch and The World; and edited two literary magazines, Temple Bar and Belgravia.

About Juliet Stevenson

Juliet Stevenson is a narrator who is recipient of the AudioFile Golden Voice Award. She has won the prestigious Audie Award and numerous Earphones Awards for her narrations. She is a British actress on stage and screen and notably a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. She has also appeared in popular films such as Bend It Like Beckham and Mona Lisa Smile. She was honored as a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. She received further recognition when she was nominated for several BAFTA Awards, and she earned an Olivier Award for her role in Death and the Maiden.