"The Lodger" by Mrs Belloc Lowndes

Read this book to compare it to the Simon Baker movie 'The Lodger'. The movie was much changed from the book.

The book was an interesting read, made more so by the fact that it was first published in 1913, so gives the reader some insight into early 20th century London. I loved that the family lived near Regent Park, which Ray and I visited during our stay in London. The book is described as one of the earliest psychological thrillers. I found it amusing during those sections where the landlady was the only one in fear of the lodger, and everyone else was going about their business in oblivious contentment.

I picked the book up as a throw-away from my FOPLA volunteer work.