The Greatest Works of Marie Belloc Lowndes (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Murder Mysteries, Spy Thrillers, Horror Novels, Crime Stories & Royal BiographyBy Marie Belloc Lowndes
Length144h 19m
About this audiobook
The Greatest Works of Marie Belloc Lowndes gathers the fiction of a writer whose art lies in psychological suspense, moral ambiguity, and the quiet terrors of respectable domestic life. Best known for The Lodger, her influential study of suspicion and urban fear inspired by the Jack the Ripper murders, Lowndes writes in a lucid, controlled prose that conceals deep unease beneath social polish. Her work stands at the intersection of Edwardian realism, sensation fiction, and early crime literature, favoring atmosphere and motive over sensational display. Marie Belloc Lowndes (1868–1947), sister of Hilaire Belloc, was born into an intellectually vibrant Anglo-French family and became a prolific journalist and novelist. Her long engagement with newspapers, trials, and public scandal sharpened her instinct for the psychology of crime and the pressures exerted by class, gender, and reputation. These experiences helped shape fiction attentive to both the intimate conscience and the collective imagination. This volume is recommended for readers interested in the origins of modern psychological thrillers, feminist literary history, and finely observed studies of fear. Lowndes rewards those who value subtle tension, social insight, and suspense rooted in human perception.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length144 hrs 19 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Works of Marie Belloc Lowndes (Annotated)
26What Timmy Did (pt. 3)
2Introduction
27What Timmy Did (pt. 4)
3Historical Context
28What Really Happened (pt. 1)
4Synopsis (Selection)
29What Really Happened (pt. 2)
5Novels
30What Really Happened (pt. 3)
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6The Lodger (pt. 1)
31What Really Happened (pt. 4)
7The Lodger (pt. 2)
32The Story of Ivy (pt. 1)
8The Lodger (pt. 3)
33The Story of Ivy (pt. 2)
9The Lodger (pt. 4)
34The Story of Ivy (pt. 3)
10The Chink in the Armour (pt. 1)
35The Story of Ivy (pt. 4)
11The Chink in the Armour (pt. 2)
36From Out the Vast Deep (pt. 1)
12The Chink in the Armour (pt. 3)
37From Out the Vast Deep (pt. 2)
13The Chink in the Armour (pt. 4)
38From Out the Vast Deep (pt. 3)
14The End of Her Honeymoon (pt. 1)
39From Out the Vast Deep (pt. 4)
15The End of Her Honeymoon (pt. 2)
40Good Old Anna (pt. 1)
16The End of Her Honeymoon (pt. 3)
41Good Old Anna (pt. 2)
17Love and Hatred
42Good Old Anna (pt. 3)
18Part One (pt. 1)
43Good Old Anna (pt. 4)
19Part One (pt. 2)
44Good Old Anna (pt. 5)
20Part Two (pt. 1)
45The Red Cross Barge
21Part Two (pt. 2)
46Part I
22Part Three (pt. 1)
47Part II
23Part Three (pt. 2)
48Part III
24What Timmy Did (pt. 1)
49Part IV
25What Timmy Did (pt. 2)
50Part V
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