Mirk Abbey V1 (1866)

Mirk Abbey V1 is a novel written by James Payn and published in 1866. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around the lives of the residents of Mirk Abbey, a small English village. The main character is a young woman named Edith Dalton, who inherits the abbey after the death of her father. Edith is a kind-hearted and intelligent woman, but she is also fiercely independent and determined to make a life for herself.As Edith settles into her new home, she discovers that the abbey is plagued by a series of mysterious and unsettling events. The villagers are convinced that the abbey is haunted by the ghost of a former resident, and Edith is determined to get to the bottom of the mystery. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a handsome young doctor named Arthur and a wealthy landowner named Sir John.As the story unfolds, Edith finds herself drawn into a web of deceit and betrayal, and she must use all of her wits and courage to uncover the truth about the abbey and its inhabitants. Mirk Abbey V1 is a gripping tale of love, mystery, and intrigue, and it is sure to captivate readers of all ages.In Three Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.