The Lodger

The Lodger is a classic suspense novel written by Marie Belloc Lowndes. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of a family living in London. The family is struggling to make ends meet and decides to take in a lodger to help with the rent. The lodger, a mysterious and reclusive man, soon becomes the center of attention when a series of brutal murders occur in the area. The family becomes increasingly suspicious of their lodger and begins to investigate his past. As the tension builds, the family must confront the possibility that their lodger may be a killer. The novel explores themes of paranoia, suspicion, and the fear of the unknown. With its gripping plot and unforgettable characters, The Lodger is a must-read for fans of classic suspense fiction.To take but one point: Mr. Sleuth did not ask to be called unduly early. Bunting and his Ellen had fallen into the way of lying rather late in the morning, and it was a great comfort not to have to turn out to make the lodger a cup of tea at seven, or even half-past seven. Mr. Sleuth seldom required anything before eleven.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.