First published in 1864, Henry Dunbar includes all the classic ingredients of a sensation novel, including murder, fraud, mistaken identity, and a train accident. The dramatic nature of the tale led to it being adapted for the stage, most notably by Tom Taylor, with Henry Neville and Kate Terry in the lead roles.This new edition includes a critical introduction by Anne-Marie Beller, suggestions for further reading, explantory notes, and additional contextual material:* Contemporary reviews of the novel* Examples of sensation fiction parodies* Extract from Tom Taylor’s stage adaptation* Review of theatrical performanceThe Year’s Work in English Studies praised the “useful introduction” and “fascinating, helpful notes”, calling it an “excellent edition”.