Lady Audley's Secret

Popular 1862 mystery novel written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon.

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Has examples of

 * Bitch in Sheep's Clothing:
 * Blondes Are Evil
 * Blue Eyes: Lady Audley.
 * Brilliant but Lazy: Robert Audley.
 * Gentleman Detective: Robert Audley again.
 * Gold Digger:
 * Hair of Gold: Subverted.
 * Jesus Saves: Robert Audley prays sincerely for the first time in his life when he starts investigating the disappearance of his friend. A connection is made between his taking an interest in spirituality and beginning to overcome his general apathy and laziness.
 * Kill It With Fire:
 * Kissing Cousins: Alicia has feelings for her cousin Robert. He dosen't feel the same.
 * The Ladette: Alicia.
 * Mary Sue Classic / Purity Sue: Subverted.
 * May-December Romance: Sir Michael is considerably older than Lady Lucy.
 * The Ophelia: Lady Audley's mother is stated to have been one. Lady Audley herself is
 * Parental Marriage Veto: George Talboy's father is not pleased about his son's choice in marriage.
 * Rich Idiot With No Day Job: Robert is actually a barrister but fits this as we never actually see him doing any work. He mostly just sits around.
 * Secret-Chaser: Robert Audley.
 * Spirited Young Lady: Alicia Audley.
 * Tomboy and Girly Girl: Alicia Audley and her stepmother Lady Audley, respectively.