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Marie Belloc Lowndes, a master of psychological fiction, delves into the intricate lives of women in "Studies in Wives." This collection offers compelling narratives exploring the complexities of marriage and domestic life. With a keen eye for detail, Lowndes examines the nuances of relationships, revealing the hidden tensions and unspoken desires that simmer beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives. Blending elements of mystery and suspense, these stories explore the inner worlds of wives navigating the challenges and expectations of their time. "Studies in Wives" presents enduring…mehr

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Marie Belloc Lowndes, a master of psychological fiction, delves into the intricate lives of women in "Studies in Wives." This collection offers compelling narratives exploring the complexities of marriage and domestic life. With a keen eye for detail, Lowndes examines the nuances of relationships, revealing the hidden tensions and unspoken desires that simmer beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives. Blending elements of mystery and suspense, these stories explore the inner worlds of wives navigating the challenges and expectations of their time. "Studies in Wives" presents enduring portrayals of women grappling with love, duty, and the search for their own identities within the confines of marriage. A fascinating look at the psychological landscape of wives, this republication offers readers a glimpse into the timeless struggles and triumphs of women. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Marie Belloc Lowndes (1868 1947) was a prolific English novelist known for blending psychological suspense with thrilling plots. Born in Marylebone, London, she spent her early years in La Celle-Saint-Cloud, France, and was the only daughter of French barrister Louis Belloc and English feminist Bessie Parkes. Her younger brother was the renowned writer Hilaire Belloc. She married Frederick Sawrey A. Lowndes in 1896. Lowndes began her literary career with the biography H.R.H. The Prince of Wales: An Account of His Career (1898) and continued writing novels, memoirs, and plays for nearly five decades, publishing at least one work per year. Her novels were known for their exciting incidents and psychological depth, with two of them adapted for the screen. Among her most famous works were The Lodger (1913) and The Chink in the Armour (1913). In her autobiographies, I, Too, Have Lived in Arcadia (1942) and Where Love and Friendship Dwelt (1948), she chronicled her life and her family s history.