Ellen and Robert Bunting from London have fallen on hard times, finding themselves on the verge of bankruptcy. But one night, a mysterious stranger, who introduces himself as Mr. Sleuth, takes the lodge with them for a rent they so desperately need to survive. The Buntings ignore the lodger's mysterious experiments and late night walks, relaxing into their good fortune. However, at the same time Mr. Sleuth arrives, a serial killer, who calls himself "The Avenger," starts terrorizing the city of London, leaving behind several dead bodies of young blonde women.
In The Lodger Shakespeare, Charles Nicholl applies a powerful biographical magnifying glass to this fascinating but little-known episode in the Bard's life.
A series of humorous, poignant, and gorgeously rendered stories chronicling a tumultuous year in the life of the author.
The Lodger
'One Mr Shakespeare that laye in the house . . . ' In 1612 Shakespeare gave evidence at the Court of Requests in Westminster - it is the only occasion...
And soon, Gustine’s own efforts to secure cadavers for Chiver’s anatomy school will threaten the very things she’s working so hard to protect . . . “Reminiscent of Wuthering Heights . . . or the novels of Dickens . . .
Used as the basis for one of Alfred Hitchcock's early silent films, the novel is based loosely on the Jack the Ripper case, and it's sure to please discerning mystery fans who appreciate sophisticated characterization.
"This was such a great read....... priceless I loved it" - 5 STARS "Leave[s] you with a smile on your face..." - 5 STARS "Once you start, you can't put it down..." - 5 STARS "I absolutely loved this book" - 5 STARS "Great for lifting your ...
Somehow the girl felt confused, a little scared by the lodger's sudden disappearance. Perhaps this unwonted feeling of hers was induced by the look of stunned surprise and, yes, pain, on her stepmother's face. Slowly they made their way ...
As he tramped steadily along, the exbutler suddenly caught sight of his lodger walking along the opposite side of the solitary street —one of those short streets leading off the broad road which encircles Regent's Park. Well!
As he tramped steadily along, the ex-butler suddenly caught sight of his lodger walking along the opposite side of the solitary street—one of those short streets leading off the broad road which encircles Regent's Park. Well!