The Black Abbot
About this audiobook
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 the riches are hidden.
Who is the Black Abbott, what is his purpose—and how he is connected to the treasure? From a malevolent ghost to a tangled romance and a plot for revenge, The Black Abbot brings classic, non-stop Edgar Wallace thrills.
About the author
Edgar Wallace (1875–1932) was a prolific British crime writer, journalist, and playwright who wrote 175 novels, twenty-four plays, and countless articles in newspapers and journals. Over 160 films have been made of his novels, which is more than any other author. He is most famous today as the cocreator of King Kong, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie.
Tom Woosnam was born in England where he received his bachelor of science in physics from Imperial College, London. He has lived in the US since 1975 and taught high school physics and math before retiring with his wife, Julia, in Ashland, Oregon, in 2019. His avocation is acting. He has performed in over fifty amateur and professional productions, including eight Oxfordian plays.
