In 'The Uttermost Farthing', Marie Belloc Lowndes crafts a chilling psychological exploration within the framework of a mystery novel. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, Lowndes' piercing narrative delves into the depths of the human psyche, unravelling the complexities of motive and morality. The prose is marked by its incisive clarity and the deft weaving together of suspens...