The Black Abbot

The Black Abbot is a thrilling mystery novel by Perley Poore Sheehan. It follows the story of a young man, John Darrow, who is sent to a remote monastery in the French Alps to investigate the mysterious death of a monk. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a sinister plot involving a secret society, a powerful artifact, and a centuries-old curse. With the help of a beautiful woman, John must unravel the secrets of the monastery and save himself from the clutches of the Black Abbot. Along the way, he must confront his own inner demons and face the consequences of his actions. Will John be able to save himself and the monastery, or will the Black Abbot have his way?

By Perley Poore Sheehan · First published 1919 · Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction · 9 chapters · 8,115 words

First lines

SHANKING, one of the old capitals of China--"the Mountain Capital," according to its name; with at one time maybe a million inhabitants in it--and not so many fewer right now, Shattuck reflected. A swarming big city. An armed camp, really. And he wondered if he hadn't been rash, after all, as his friends had warned him he would be, for coming here alone.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Perley Poore Sheehan
• Date: 1919 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Historical Fiction
• Length: 8,115 words
• Structure: 9 chapters, 311 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The title of the book implies a mysterious figure, and the plot follows a detective as he investigates a murder.
• Thriller — The plot follows a detective as he attempts to solve a murder, creating a suspenseful and thrilling atmosphere.
• Crime Fiction — The plot follows a detective as he investigates a murder, making it a crime fiction novel.
• Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century, making it a historical fiction novel.

Tags

mystery · thriller · historical fiction · adventure · detective · suspense · crime · supernatural · gothic · secrets · intrigue · dark

Contents

• Chapter 1
• Chapter 2
• Chapter 3
• Chapter 4
• Chapter 5
• Chapter 6
• Chapter 7
• Chapter 8
• Chapter 9

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