The Lodger

The Lodger is a psychological thriller inspired by the Jack the Ripper murders of the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young couple, the Buntings, who rent out a room in their London home to a mysterious lodger. As the story unfolds, they become increasingly suspicious that their lodger may be the infamous serial killer terrorizing the city.

The Lodger (The Novel) by Marie Belloc Lowndes