Synopses & Reviews
Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1837-1915), Victorian Englands bestselling woman writer, blends Dickensian humor with chilling suspense in this “exuberantly campy” (
Kirkus Reviews) mystery. The novel features Jabez North, a manipulative orphan who becomes a ruthless killer; Valerie de Cevennes, a stunning heiress who falls into Norths diabolical trap; and Mr. Peters, a mute detective who communicates his brilliant reasoning through sign language.
This edition includes a critical Afterword and endnotes by Victorian scholar Dr. Chris Willis.
Synopsis
Victorian England's bestselling woman writer, Mary Elizabeth Braddon, blends Dickensian humor with chilling suspense in The Trail of the Serpent, a captivating and original detective story. Set from the 1890 Simpkin, Marshall edition, with explanatory notes, a critical foreword, and a reading group guide, this Modern Library Classic includes "My First Novel, " Braddon's 1893 essay about her writing career and the early publishing history of Serpent.
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [428]-460).
Synopsis
Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1837-1915), Victorian Englands bestselling woman writer, blends Dickensian humor with chilling suspense in this “exuberantly campy” (
Kirkus Reviews) mystery. The novel features Jabez North, a manipulative orphan who becomes a ruthless killer; Valerie de Cevennes, a stunning heiress who falls into Norths diabolical trap; and Mr. Peters, a mute detective who communicates his brilliant reasoning through sign language.
This edition includes a critical Afterword and endnotes by Victorian scholar Dr. Chris Willis.
About the Author
Sarah Waters is the award-winning author of Tipping the Velvet, Affinity, and Fingersmith.