Marie Belloc Lowndes, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Marie Belloc Lowndes

English novelist

Date of Birth: 05-Aug-1868

Place of Birth: London

Date of Death: 14-Nov-1947

Profession: screenwriter, writer, novelist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Marie Adelaide Elizabeth Rayner Lowndes (née Belloc; 5 August 1868 – 14 November 1947), who wrote as Marie Belloc Lowndes, was a prolific English novelist, and sister of author Hilaire Belloc. Active from 1898 until her death, she had a literary reputation for combining exciting incidents with psychological interest.
Three of her works were adapted for the screen: The Lodger (1913 novel; numerous film adaptations), Letty Lynton (1931 novel; 1932 film adaptation), and The Story of Ivy (1927 novel; 1947 film adaptation).
Additionally, The Lodger was adapted as a 1940 radio drama and 1960 opera.