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A legendary treasure. A haunted abbey. A mystery that could cost you your life. Deep in the heart of the English countryside, Fossaway Manor hides more than just family secrets--it harbours a long-lost fortune and the sinister legend of the Black Abbot. Some say he's a restless... Read Full Overview

It's said that the ghost of the Black Abbot has been seen near the old abbey, but that doesn't deter several of a nobleman's employees from showing up to find a supposed hidden treasure. Soon, a mysterious hooded figure begins murdering those who may have figured out where... Read Full Overview

It's said that the ghost of the Black Abbot has been seen near the old abbey, but that doesn't deter several of a nobleman's employees from showing up to find a supposed hidden treasure. Soon, a mysterious hooded figure begins murdering those who may have figured out where... Read Full Overview

"The Black Abbot" is a classic mystery novel that masterfully blends gothic atmosphere with the tension of a crime thriller. The story revolves around the legend of a spectral monk said to haunt the ruins of Fossaway Priory, allegedly guarding a fabled hidden treasure... Read Full Overview

"The Black Abbot" is a classic mystery novel that masterfully blends gothic atmosphere with the tension of a crime thriller. The story revolves around the legend of a spectral monk said to haunt the ruins of Fossaway Priory, allegedly guarding a fabled hidden treasure... Read Full Overview

This early work by Edgar Wallace was originally published in 1926 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. The Black Abbot is a tale of a ghostly happenings and family disputes. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born in London, England in 1875... Read Full Overview