“love is so very subtle an essence, such an indefinable metaphysical marvel, that its due force, though very cruelly felt by the sufferer himself, is never clearly understood by those who look on at its torments and wonder why he takes the common fever so badly.”
This classic mystery novel follows the enigmatic Lady Audley as she navigates a life shrouded in secrecy. The story unfolds as the protagonist's past catches up with her, leading to a gripping exploration of identity, deception, and the consequences of hidden truths. more
Mary Elizabeth Braddon was an English novelist renowned for her suspense and detective novels. Her works were highly popular in the late 19th century, particularly 'Lady Audley's Secret' and 'The Clue of the Tower'. more
“it is easy to starve, but it is difficult to stoop.”
“if we look upon awaking as an end or a goal to be accomplished, we deny the truth of presence.”
“God is making commerce His missionary.”
“The sense of duty pursues us ever.”
“We must judge religious movements, not by the men who make them, but by the men they make.”