The story of Ivy
The Story of Ivy, published in 1927, is a psychological crime novel by Marie Belloc Lowndes, the author of The Lodger. It opens at a country-house weekend, where the other guests watch the lovely Ivy Lexton stroll across a moonlit lawn with the wealthy Miles Rushworth and wonder about her marriage. Ivy, admired everywhere for her gentle prettiness, is in fact restless, calculating and short of money, and her wish to be free of her husband sets in motion events she cannot fully control. Lowndes builds suspense from character rather than from puzzle, letting the reader see more than Ivy's admirers do, and watch the consequences close in. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The story of Ivy
The story of Ivy by Marie Belloc Lowndes can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The story of Ivy online?
Yes. The story of Ivy opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The story of Ivy free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The story of Ivy is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The story of Ivy in the public domain?
Yes. The story of Ivy by Marie Belloc Lowndes is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The story of Ivy?
About 5 h 41 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The story of Ivy?
The story of Ivy by Marie Belloc Lowndes is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
