The Lodger

"The Lodger" is a novel by Marie Belloc Lowndes, inspired by the Jack the Ripper case. It tells the story of a landlady who rents a room to a mysterious man in Victorian London, suspecting he may be a dangerous serial killer. The narrative explores her growing unease, the tension of living with uncertainty, and the impact on her family. The story examines themes of suspicion, paranoia, and the difficulty of identifying evil, all set against a tense, atmospheric backdrop of a city haunted by fear.