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Exploring themes of secret marriage, betrayal, and madness, this novel sparked controversy upon its 1852 release, challenging Victorian norms. Critics condemned it as a disturbing tale filled with domestic horrors, labeling it a nightmare of criminality. Regarded as a precursor to the sensation novel and the detective genre, it delves into the darker aspects of human nature and societal expectations, making it a significant work in literary history.