The Lodger
Marie Belloc Lowndes
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The Lodger
Published
1932
Publisher
E. Benn limited
Pages
286
Description
<p><i>The Lodger</i> is the first known novelization of the Jack the Ripper story. It follows the lives of <abbr>Mr.</abbr> and <abbr>Mrs.</abbr> Bunting, a maid and butler. An eccentric lodger, <abbr>Mr.</abbr> Sleuth, arrives at their lodging-house just as a wave of horrific murders begins to sweep London. The Buntings become engrossed in the newspaper sensationalism as well the detailed accounts of their young friend, a Scotland Yard detective.</p> <p><a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/marie-belloc-lowndes">Lowndes</a> first wrote <i>The Lodger</i> as a short story published in <i>McClure’s Magazine</i>, then later published the novelization in the <i>Daily Telegraph</i> as a serial. It was very successful, with over a million copies sold within a few decades. Writers like <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/ernest-hemingway">Ernest Hemingway</a> and <a href="https://standardebooks.org/ebooks/gertrude-stein">Gertrude Stein</a> praised it, with one contemporary reviewer calling it “the best novel about murder written by any living author.” It has since been adapted to other media, notably as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s first movies. Today the novel is still considered the best fictional adaptation of the Jack the Ripper legend.</p>
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Lodger?
This edition of The Lodger has approximately 286 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Lodger?
For most readers, The Lodger typically takes between 5h 58m and 3h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 71,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 46m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 71,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Lodger?
The estimated word count for The Lodger is approximately 71,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Lodger?
The Lodger was written by Marie Belloc Lowndes.
When was The Lodger published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1932. The original work may have been published on a different date.