The Lodger (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Murder Mystery NovelBy Marie Belloc Lowndes
Length9h 36m
About this audiobook
The Lodger is a taut psychological mystery that transforms the Jack the Ripper legend into a study of fear, suspicion, and moral hesitation. Set in fog-bound Edwardian London, the novel follows the Buntings, a financially desperate couple whose new tenant, the enigmatic Mr. Sleuth, may be connected to a series of murders. Lowndes writes with restrained menace, favoring domestic interiors, overheard fragments, and anxious inference over sensational spectacle, placing the book within early twentieth-century crime fiction while anticipating the modern psychological thriller. Marie Belloc Lowndes, born in 1868 into the distinguished Belloc family, was a prolific Anglo-French novelist and journalist with a keen interest in social observation and public scandal. Her experience in journalism sharpened her attention to how crime circulates through rumor, newspapers, and collective imagination. The Lodger, first published in 1913, reflects both her fascination with notorious criminal cases and her sensitivity to the precarious lives of lower-middle-class Londoners. This novel is highly recommended to readers interested in classic crime fiction, Gothic urban atmosphere, and the origins of suspense. Its power lies not in revelation alone, but in its unsettling portrait of ordinary people confronting the possibility of evil at close quarters.
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.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (1.3K)
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GenreMystery and Thriller
Length9 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 11, 2018
LanguageEnglish
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