The Black Abbot

Deep in the English countryside, the ancient Chelford Abbey harbours a dark legend—a ghostly black abbot who is said to appear before tragedy. When the abbey's owner vanishes and a fortune in gold is rumoured to be hidden within its walls, the stage is set for a chilling mystery. Enter the suave detective, the determined heroine, and a cast of suspects with secrets to protect. Edgar Wallace's masterful thriller weaves supernatural dread with a cunning whodunit, delivering surprises until the final page. This edition presents the complete, unabridged original text, accompanied by a new introduction and reader's notes that illuminate the novel's historical and literary context. Perfect for fans of golden-age crime fiction, this timeless tale will keep you guessing. Part of The Founding Texts Library.