The Black Abbot by Edgar Wallace is a spine-tingling mystery that weaves together ancient legends, hidden treasures, and a sinister figure lurking in the shadows. In the eerie halls of a centuries-old English estate, the legend of the Black Abbot terrifies the locals. When a mysterious death occurs, suspicion falls on the supernatural, but the truth may be far more dangerous. As a cunning detective digs deeper, a web of greed, secrets, and deadly ambition begins to unravel. Will the haunting figure of the Black Abbot be unmasked, or will the truth remain buried with the dead? Perfect for fans of suspense and classic British mysteries.
About the author
Edgar Wallace was an English writer, known for his prolific literary output and famous for his detective-themed works. Born ‘Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace’ in London in 1875, he grew up in poverty and left school at the age of twelve. At twenty-one, he joined the army and worked as a war correspondent for Reuters during the Second Boer War. His most famous works include The Council of Justice, The Clue of the Twisted Candle, and The Seven Locks, along with many serialized short stories and collections such as Sanders of the River. He also created the character ‘King Kong.’ Wallace passed away in 1932.
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