The Lodger is a suspense novel by Marie Belloc Lowndes, first published in 1913. It tells the story of a London couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bunting, who take in a mysterious lodger. The lodger, who calls himself Mr. Sleuth, is a quiet and mysterious man who pays his rent in advance and never leaves the house. The Buntings soon become suspicious of their lodger, as strange events begin to occur in their home. They become convinced that he is Jack the Ripper, the infamous serial killer who terrorized London in 1888. As the story progresses, the Buntings become increasingly desperate to prove their suspicions and protect themselves from the lodger. The Lodger is a classic suspense novel that has been adapted into several films, including Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 silent film of the same name. It is a gripping story of suspense and mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
By Marie Belloc Lowndes · First published 1913 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 27 chapters