The Black Abbot
Harry Alford, the young Earl of Chelford, is pale, bookish and obsessed with the legend of a treasure hidden somewhere at Fossaway Manor; he is also furious at servants' talk of a ghostly Black Abbot seen walking the grounds at night. His practical brother Dick runs the estate, a solicitor and his moneylender partner have designs on the family, and the women in the case include the earl's fiancee and her brother's secretary. Edgar Wallace published the novel in 1926, at the height of his output, and it combines a country-house mystery, a ghost that may or may not be flesh and blood, and a treasure hunt that ends in the cellars. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Black Abbot
The Black Abbot by Edgar Wallace can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Black Abbot online?
Yes. The Black Abbot opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is The Black Abbot free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of The Black Abbot is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is The Black Abbot in the public domain?
Yes. The Black Abbot by Edgar Wallace is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Black Abbot?
About 6 h of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Black Abbot?
The Black Abbot by Edgar Wallace is filed under "Mystery" in the Vinteuil library.
