Lodger
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In the fog-shrouded streets of Victorian London, fear grips the city as a chilling series of murders plagues the capital. The killer, known only as "The Avenger", preys upon young blonde women. Amidst the terror, a mysterious lodger arrives at the Bunting household, captivating Daisy, the family's blonde model daughter. Joe, Daisy's boyfriend and a detective investigating the case, is instantly suspicious of the lodger, sensing a dark connection to the crimes. As the investigation unfolds, the lines between love, suspicion, and danger blur, drawing Daisy and Joe into a web of intrigue and secrets that could cost them everything.Book Details
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Marie Belloc Lowndes
United Kingdom
Marie Belloc Lowndes (5 August 1868 – 14 November 1947) was a prolific English novelist, and sister of author Hilaire Belloc. Active from 1898 until her death, she had a literary reputation for combin...
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