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A nervous footman and a restless earl find themselves tangled in the rumors that haunt Fossaway Manor. When a mysterious “Black Abbot” is whispered among the servants, the old house seems to pulse with secret dealings, hidden letters, and a sizable cache of cash that could ruin anyone who touches it. The earl, desperate to protect his reputation, dismisses the specter as a prank, while his staff—especially the loyal Thomas—sense that something far more unsettling lurks behind the manor’s polished veneer.
Into this uneasy atmosphere arrives a striking young woman from London, whose sudden appearance threatens to expose the tangled web of debts, old grudges, and forbidden correspondence. As the mansion’s corridors echo with whispered warnings, the delicate balance between superstition and reality begins to shift, drawing everyone into a game of trust and betrayal that could cost them far more than a mere ghost story.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (491K characters)
Release date
Mar 17, 2025
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1932
A prolific British crime writer, journalist, and playwright, Edgar Wallace built his reputation on fast-moving mysteries, ingenious detectives, and danger at every turn. He is also remembered as the creator of the original story for King Kong.
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