02552cam a22003733u 4500 75643 UtSlPG 20260610134742.0 m cr n 260607r20251928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Wallace, Edgar, 1875-1932 The Black Abbot Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Abbot_(novel) Release date is 2025-03-17 an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "The Black Abbot" by Edgar Wallace is a mystery novel written in the late 1920s. Set in an English estate, the story opens with the Earl of Chelford, who is embroiled in a discussion surrounding the myth of the Black Abbot, a ghost said to haunt Fossaway Manor. As the plot unfolds, themes of family secrets, treasure hunting, and romance intertwine, particularly involving Harry Alford and his brother Dick, along with the enigmatic figure of Leslie Gwyn. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Lord Chelford and his footman Thomas as they discuss the sending of treasury notes, along with the eerie legend of the Black Abbot, which visibly agitates Chelford. He sternly warns Thomas against discussing the ghost and reveals his own fears, indicating that there might be more than just superstition at play. Meanwhile, the presence of the disgruntled former secretary, Miss Wenner, introduces a layer of romantic tension and intrigue, especially concerning the Earl’s upcoming marriage and the potential for hidden treasures within the manor's lore. The beginning deftly sets up a blend of mystery, personal drama, and supernatural elements that will surely engage readers intrigued by tales of haunted estates and the complexities of familial relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Garden City: Doubleday, Doran & Company, Inc., 1928 Detective and mystery stories Treasure troves -- Fiction Sussex (England) -- Fiction Thrillers (Fiction) Abbeys -- Fiction https://books.google.com/books?id=rsoTAAAAQAAJ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75643 116368 116368