The Lodger

by Marie Belloc Lowndes

Overview

Somewhere in London a madman was at large. And then one night there came a knock at the door of a quiet lodging house in the Marylebone Road. This novel, based on the Jack the Ripper murders, was made into a film by Alfred Hitchcock. (Goodreads)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783958649880
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	11/26/2017
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	363 KB

About the Author

Marie Belloc Lowndes (1868-1947) was a prolific British author whose work spanned the late Victorian era through the early 20th century. Born in France to a French father and an English mother, she was the sister of the renowned essayist Hilaire Belloc. Her multicultural upbringing and intellectual family background deeply influenced her literary career.Lowndes is best known for her psychological thrillers and crime novels, which often explored the darker aspects of human nature and societal norms. Her most famous work, "The Lodger" (1913), was inspired by the Jack the Ripper murders and is considered a pioneering piece in the genre of detective fiction. This novel was later adapted into several films, including a silent film by Alfred Hitchcock, marking her influence on the cinematic world.A trailblazer for women writers, Lowndes was unafraid to delve into controversial topics such as the psychological motivations behind crime and the complexities of the human psyche. Her works often featured strong, complex female characters, challenging the traditional gender roles of her time.Lowndes' writing was not only popular among readers but also respected by her contemporaries. She maintained friendships with literary figures such as Henry James and George Bernard Shaw, who admired her keen insight and narrative skill.Her legacy endures as a significant figure in the development of crime fiction, and her exploration of psychological depth continues to resonate with modern audiences. Marie Belloc Lowndes remains a compelling figure for her contributions to literature and her role in shaping the genre of psychological thrillers.
Marie Adelaide Elizabeth Rayner Lowndes, née Belloc (5 August 1868 – 14 November 1947), was a prolific English novelist. Active from 1898 until her death, she had a literary reputation for combining exciting incidents with psychological interest. (Wikipedia)

Editorial Reviews

"One of the best suspense novels ever written." — The New York Times


"This is a beautifully wrought novel of psychological suspense that should have a place on any mystery buff's shelf of classics." — Chicago Sun-Times

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