Discuss Mary Elizabeth Braddon's motivation for writing Lady Audley's Secret.

Give a timeline of Lady Audley's life, beginning as Helen Maldon.

Explain Lady Audley's reason for leaving her son and father and her justification for her continued absence.

Is there justification for the actions of Phoebe in working with Luke to extort money from Lady Audley?

Does Robert Audley's character change? Explain.

Discuss George Talboys' reasons for keeping his disappearance a secret. Is this logical and well thought out? Explain.

Compare and contrast Clara Talboys and Alicia Audley.

Explain why the author compares Harcourt Talboys to the ancient Romans.

How is Lady Audley able to keep her secret for so long? Explain the specific areas of her life that require her attention.

At what point do you believe Lady Audley snaps? Support your position with evidence from the text.

What is circumstantial evidence? Discuss...