Lady Living Alone

First published in 1945, Loft's masterful storytelling manages to weave lighter comedic moments into this darker tale. A suspenseful thriller that will leave the reader guessing in the final pages, this mystery is a fantastic addition to the British Library Women Writers series, now featuring over 25 titles.

About the author

Norah Lofts (1904-1983) wrote more than 50 books, mainly specializing in historical fiction. She published her murder-mystery novels under the pen name Peter Curtis.

Summary

First published in 1945, Loft's masterful storytelling manages to weave lighter comedic moments into this darker tale. A suspenseful thriller that will leave the reader guessing in the final pages, this mystery is a fantastic addition to the British Library Women Writers series, now featuring over 25 titles.

Product details

• Authors: Norah Lofts
• Publisher: British Library
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.09.2025
• EAN: 9780712355124
• ISBN: 978-0-7123-5512-4
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 190 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 194 g
• Series: British Library Women Writers
• Subjects: Fiction > Suspense; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Women Sleuths, FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Amateur Sleuth, FICTION / Mystery & Detective / Traditional, Classic crime, Crime and mystery: women sleuths, Classic crime and mystery fiction, Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives