The Heart of Penelope

by Marie Belloc Lowndes

Overview

"A subtle and powerful analysis of character. It is more like Jane Austen than Miss Braddon. It is exceedingly well written. The characters are admirably drawn, and the story has one great feature to recommend it – the reader is utterly unable to imagine how it is going to end until he is within a chapter or two of the end. Most of the characters, both male and female, seem to be studies from life, and display a maturity seldom found in a first novel." -The Review of Reviews-

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783958649897
Publisher:	Otbebookpublishing
Publication date:	11/26/2017
Series:	Classics To Go
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	376
File size:	577 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)