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The Lodger Illustrated
"The Lodger" is a novel written by Marie Belloc Lowndes and first published in 1913.
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About The Lodger Illustrated
"The Lodger" is a novel written by Marie Belloc Lowndes and first published in 1913. It is a suspenseful thriller set in London during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Bunting family, who are struggling to make ends meet. They decide to take in a lodger to help pay the bills, and a mysterious man soon arrives at their doorstep. Despite his polite demeanor and quiet nature, strange occurrences begin to happen around the house, leading the Buntings to suspect that their lodger may be a serial killer who has been terrorizing the city. As the tension and suspicion grow, the Buntings become increasingly conflicted about their guest's guilt and their own safety. The police become involved, and a race against time ensues as they try to catch the killer before he strikes again. "The Lodger" is a classic of suspense and psychological thriller genres, and is often cited as an early influence on the development of the modern detective novel. It has been adapted into several films, plays, and other media over the years, and remains a popular and gripping read to this day.
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