In una Londra d'altri tempi, ma piovosa e crepuscolare come quella di oggi, un misterioso killer chiamato "il Vendicatore" si avventa sulle proprie vittime con il favore delle tenebre. Nessuno sa chi sia, nessuno lo sente arrivare-se non quando è ormai troppo tardi. I proprietari della Bunting, una fatiscente pensione, notano però una strana coincidenza. Ogni volta che il signor Sleuth, un uomo alto e magro che indossa una tuba e un mantello e che è spesso il loro unico ospite, lascia la pensione di notte, la mattina successiva Londra si sveglia per piangere una nuova vittima del Vendicatore. Potrebbe essere semplicemente un caso, ma il dubbio è ormai germogliato. 'Il pensionante' è un thriller classico, immortalato anche dal celebre adattamento cinematografico di Alfred Hitchcock. Marie Adelaide Belloc (1868-1947) è stata una scrittrice inglese. Autrice molto prolifica, ha scritto più di 40 romanzi, soprattutto di genere giallo e mystery.

The Classic Collection of Marie Belloc Lowndes (7 Novels). Illustrated: The Lodger, The Heart of Penelope, What Timmy Did, From Out the Vasty Deep, The Lonely House, and Others brings together a compelling selection of works by one of the early masters of psychological suspense and domestic drama. Best known for her groundbreaking crime novel The Lodger-the chilling tale that inspired Alfred Hitchcock's first thriller-Lowndes excels at exploring the hidden tensions beneath ordinary lives. Her stories unfold not through sensational action, but through quiet dread, moral conflict, and the slow revelation of secrets. From mysterious strangers and troubled households to spiritual unease and emotional turmoil, each novel probes the fragile boundaries between respectability and danger. Whether depicting the creeping fear of a suspected murderer living under one's roof, the delicate complexities of love and loyalty, or the unsettling presence of the unknown, Lowndes writes with subtlety, empathy, and mounting suspense. Her characters feel strikingly real, and her carefully built atmospheres linger long after the final page. This illustrated edition enriches the reading experience with artwork that evokes the period settings and haunting moods of these classic tales. A captivating collection of mysteries, thrillers, and dramas, this volume is perfect for readers who appreciate intelligent, character-driven suspense and the enduring elegance of early twentieth-century fiction. Contents: - The Lodger - The Heart of Penelope - What Timmy Did - From out the Vasty Deep - The lonely house - Jane Oglander - The Chink in the Armour

This is a thrilling courtroom mystery exploring the bitter effects of murder and its aftermath on the accused and those closest to them.

In the heart of Victorian society, where propriety reigns supreme, a web of love and terror entangles the lives of unsuspecting souls. "Studies in Love and in Terror" by Marie Belloc Lowndes delves into the hidden depths of human nature, where passion and fear collide. As love blossoms amidst the genteel facade, a sinister presence lurks in the shadows, threatening to shatter the delicate balance. With each turn of the page, the boundaries between reality and nightmare blur, leaving readers captivated by the chilling suspense and the haunting exploration of the human psyche.

The beautiful and ambitious Ivy got exactly what she wanted when she married Jervis Lexton for his money. At least, she thought she had. In fact, she got a whole lot less than she bargained for when he and his father gamble away much of their fortune. As Ivy's frustration grows, Jervis dies from a mysterious illness that investigators think may have been a poisoning. Amid accusations and fear, suspicion builds that Ivy may have been behind it. This is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie's 'Miss Marple' books and the crime novels of Raymond Chandler. Marie Belloc Lowndes (1868-1947) was an English novelist and the sister of author Hilaire Belloc. Her first published work was the 1898 biography 'HRH The Prince of Wales: An Account of His Career'. She went on to produce more than 40 novels - mainly mysteries and sometimes based on true crime. Her writing was popular for many decades and had a following among authors, including Ernest Hemingway, who admired her understanding of female psychology.

In una Londra d'altri tempi, ma piovosa e crepuscolare come quella di oggi, un misterioso killer chiamato "il Vendicatore" si avventa sulle proprie vittime con il favore delle tenebre. Nessuno sa chi sia, nessuno lo sente arrivare-se non quando è ormai troppo tardi. I proprietari della Bunting, una fatiscente pensione, notano però una strana coincidenza. Ogni volta che il signor Sleuth, un uomo alto e magro che indossa una tuba e un mantello e che è spesso il loro unico ospite, lascia la pensione di notte, la mattina successiva Londra si sveglia per piangere una nuova vittima del Vendicatore. Potrebbe essere semplicemente un caso, ma il dubbio è ormai germogliato. 'Il pensionante' è un thriller classico, immortalato anche dal celebre adattamento cinematografico di Alfred Hitchcock. Marie Adelaide Belloc (1868-1947) è stata una scrittrice inglese. Autrice molto prolifica, ha scritto più di 40 romanzi, soprattutto di genere giallo e mystery.

The story is about a Jack the Ripper-type murderer known only as The Avenger" in London, who has been killing young blonde women. Meanwhile, a mysterious man arrives at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Bunting looking for a room to rent. The Bunting's daughter, Daisy - a blonde model - becomes enamored with the lodger. At the same time, Joe - Daisy's boyfriend and a detective assigned to The Avenger case - becomes jealous of the lodger and suspects he may be the murderer." (From Wikipedia)