The Face of the Abbot by L.T. Meade
The Face of the Abbot is a novel by L.T. Meade, first published in 1891. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is sent to a convent school in France. She soon discovers that the abbot of the convent is a cruel and oppressive figure, and she is determined to find a way to escape his tyranny. With the help of her friends, she devises a daring plan to free herself and the other students from the abbot's control. Along the way, she learns about the power of friendship and the importance of standing up for what is right.
By L.T. Meade · First published 1902 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction · 9,185 words
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If Madame Sara had one prerogative more than another it was that of taking people unawares. When least expected she would spring a mine at your feet, engulf you in a most horrible danger, stab you in the dark, or injure you through your best friend; in short, this dangerous woman was likely to become the terror of London if steps were not soon taken to place her in such confinement that her genius could no longer assert itself.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: L.T. Meade
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 9,185 words
- Structure: 1 section, 225 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The Face of the Abbot is a mystery novel by L.T. Meade, which follows the story of a young girl who is determined to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of an abbot.
- Adventure — The Face of the Abbot follows the protagonist's journey as she embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth behind the abbot's death.
- Historical Fiction — The Face of the Abbot is set in a historical context, as it takes place in the late 19th century and follows the protagonist's journey through the English countryside.
- Romance — The Face of the Abbot features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a young man she meets on her journey.
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mystery · historical fiction · religion · abbey · detective · suspense · adventure · 19th century · England · crime · investigation · secrets