B. M. Croker’s "To Let" is a novel of mystery and suspense set against the backdrop of Anglo-Indian society, a milieu the author knew intimately. The story likely revolves around a large, isolated bungalow or house in India that stands empty, marked with a "To Let" sign. The central character, often a young woman new to India or facing reduced circumstances, finds herself drawn to this property, perhaps due to its low rent or secluded charm. Despite local rumors and warnings from seasoned British residents about the house's troubled or tragic history—possibly involving a death, a scandal, or a disappearance—the protagonist decides to take it. Once she moves in, a series of unsettling events begins to occur: strange noises, fleeting shadows, misplaced objects, and a growing sense of being watched. The mystery deepens as she investigates the past of the house and its previous occupants, potentially uncovering a story of forbidden love, betrayal, or a crime that has been concealed. B. M. Croker masterfully builds a atmosphere of creeping dread and cultural unease, using the isolation of the bungalow and the unfamiliar Indian environment to heighten the tension. The novel is a classic example of the "spooky bungalow" trope in Anglo-Indian fiction, exploring the psychological impact of the unknown and the past's power to haunt the present.

Table of Contents:

• To Let. Part 1

• To Let. Part 2

• To Let. Part 3