The Lodger
The Lodger by Marie Belloc Lowndes, published by Standard Publications, Incorporated in 2007, is a classic work of fiction comprising 228 pages. This novel explores the chilling narrative of a Jack the Ripper-type murderer targeting young blonde women amidst the fog of London. The story centers around the Bunting household, where a mysterious lodger captivates their daughter, while her boyfriend, a detective involved in the murder investigations, grapples with jealousy and suspicion toward the newcomer.
Readers will find a gripping tale that intertwines elements of mystery and suspense as the plot unfolds. The tension escalates when the lodger’s true identity and intentions come into question, culminating in a dramatic conclusion involving a mob and a policeman who reveals the truth behind the killings. This edition of The Lodger offers a glimpse into early 20th-century British literature, showcasing themes of intrigue and danger that resonate throughout the narrative.
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Her pen name was Belloc Lowndes. Lowndes was an early 20th century British novelist. A Jack the Ripper type murderer was killing young blonde women in the London fog. When a lodger comes to the Bunting house their daughter is taken with this mysterious man. Her boyfriend is a detective assigned to the murder cases. He is jealous and suspicious of the stranger. In the conclusion the stranger is forced to flee and is almost killed by a mob when a policeman arrives with the truth about the killings. This novel became a movie directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
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