“The early part of the novel focuses much on the romance, but don't let that fool you, the rest of it is pure suspense.” (Amazon)
Marie Adelaide Elizabeth Rayner Lowndes, née Belloc (5 August 1868 – 14 November 1947), was a prolific English novelist. Active from 1898 until her death, she had a literary reputation for combining exciting incidents with psychological interest. (Wikipedia)