"From Out the Vasty Deep" by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a captivating Gothic mystery thriller that immerses readers in the chilling atmosphere of Victorian England. Lowndes expertly weaves a tale of suspense and psychological intrigue, where secrets lurk in the shadows and the supernatural haunts every corner. Set against the backdrop of a hauntingly atmospheric England during the Victorian era, the novel unfolds as a gripping exploration of family drama and hidden mysteries. Lowndes masterfully blends elements of Gothic fiction with psychological thriller, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they unravel the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface. As the story delves deeper into the supernatural and the unknown, ghosts from the past emerge to haunt the present, adding an extra layer of suspense to the narrative. With its haunting atmosphere and spine-tingling suspense, "From Out the Vasty Deep" stands as a testament to Lowndes' skill as a master storyteller, delivering a gripping tale that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
Marie Adelaide Elizabeth Rayner Lowndes (5 August 1868 – 14 November 1947), who wrote as Marie Belloc Lowndes, was an English author who wrote a lot of books. She was the sister of the author Hilaire Belloc. She was active from 1898 until her death, and her writing was known for mixing exciting events with psychological ones. Four of her books were made into movies: The Chink in the Armour (1912; adapted in 1922), The Lodger (1913; adapted several times), Letty Lynton (1931; adapted in 1932), and The Story of Ivy (1927; adapted in 1947). The Lodger was also turned into a radio play in 1940 and an opera in 1960. Belloc was born in London's Marylebone on George Street and grew up in La Celle-Saint-Cloud, France. She was the only child of French lawyer Louis Belloc and English feminist Bessie Parkes. Hilaire Belloc was her younger brother. In her last book, The Young Hilaire Belloc, which came out after she died in 1956, she wrote about him. The French painter Jean-Hilaire Belloc was Belloc's grandfather, and the philosopher and priest Joseph Priestley was her great-great-grandfather. It was 53 years after her father died that her mother passed away in 1925.
