Length47m
About this audiobook
Room to Let by Margery Allingham is a chilling and suspenseful short mystery that reveals the darker side of everyday life. Best known for her celebrated Albert Campion detective novels, Allingham here turns her sharp eye and subtle psychological insight to a more intimate and unsettling tale, where danger lurks behind ordinary appearances.
The story begins simply enough: a young couple searching for lodgings answers an advertisement offering a room to let. The house seems respectable, the arrangement convenient, and the landlady polite—if slightly curious. Yet almost immediately, something feels wrong. Small peculiarities accumulate: strange rules, unanswered questions, and an atmosphere of quiet watchfulness that grows steadily more oppressive.
As unease deepens, the couple realizes they may have stepped into a situation far more threatening than they imagined. The ordinary domestic setting becomes claustrophobic, and every detail hints at hidden motives and possible peril. Allingham masterfully builds tension not through overt violence but through suggestion, pacing, and psychological dread.
Compact, elegant, and deeply unsettling, Room to Let blends elements of mystery, suspense, and gothic menace. It is a striking example of Allingham's versatility as a writer and her talent for transforming the most mundane circumstances into a gripping tale of fear and survival. Perfect for readers who enjoy atmospheric, character-driven crime fiction with a lingering chill.
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length47 mins
Narrated byPeter Coates
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateJun 16, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Room to Let - Intro
2Room to Let
3Room to Let - Outro
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