Marie Belloc Lowndes

The End of Her Honeymoon (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A young newly wed couple are on the third week of their honeymoon when they arrive in Paris. Its the Exhibition and every lodging house is at full capacity. At well past midnight they manage to secure rooms at an ancient home, although not together. The wife is given the owner's daughter's room (who is away) and her husband is given a room in the garret. "No worries, Darling. Its only for one night." Morning comes but her artist husband is nowhere to be found.Not only has he mysteriously disappeared but the owners deny all knowledge that he even exists, insisting that the bride arrived alone. (Goodreads)

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 234
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783958649903
• Artikelnr.: 50500243

Autorenporträt

Marie Belloc Lowndes (1868-1947) was an accomplished British novelist and prolific writer, remembered chiefly for her psychological thriller 'The Lodger', which has been adapted for stage and screen multiple times. Born into a family of intellectuals-her mother was a feminist and writer while her brother Hilaire Belloc was a well-known poet, essayist, and historian-Marie carved her own niche in the world of literature with her striking narrative style. 'The End of Her Honeymoon' represents Lowndes's keen insight into human psychology and her ability to weave suspense into the fabric of her stories. She published over forty novels and numerous short stories throughout her career, focusing on themes of love, betrayal, and the mysteries underlying ordinary lives. Her literary style is characterized by a detailed exploration of character psychology, a trait that aligns her with the traditions of novelists like Wilkie Collins and the later works of Charles Dickens. She often set her stories against the backdrop of contemporary events or societal issues, adding a layer of immediacy to her narratives. Lowndes's legacy is defined by her exploration of the macabre within the mundane and her subtle commentary on the social issues of her time. Her deep understanding of human nature and the hidden complexities of domestic life resonated with readers during her lifetime and continues to attract a modern audience interested in the psychological thriller genre.