The Lonely Church — Fergus Hume

During the long walk to visit an old friend in the cathedral town of Moncaster, Eric Baker passes through the deserted village of Old Dexleigh. Investigating the abandoned church, he overhears a plot to kidnap a man named Harding. Baker is determined to foil this villainous enterprise -- but in doing so, he will have to face not only a criminal conspiracy, but also his own mysterious past...

Originally published in 1904, this classic mystery novel will delight all fans of Edwardian crime fiction!