Mary Elizabeth Braddon was a well-known Victorian-era writer. Her works stood out for their gripping plots and vivid characters.
Her most famous book was the detective novel "The Mystery of Lady Audley." The work went through eight editions, was adapted for film, and staged in the theater.
George Talboys returns from Australia after three years at the gold diggings and learns that his wife Ellen has died. He accepts his friend’s invitation to visit the estate of his uncle, Lord Audley, who has recently married a young governess. Upon arriving at the estate, George becomes nervous after seeing the portrait of the new Lady Audley—and he disappears right after that. Robert suspects the newlywed is hiding something and begins an investigation.