The Old Abbot's Road is a historical novel written by Lizzie Alldridge and published in 1881. The story is set in medieval England and follows the adventures of a young orphan girl named Editha. Editha is taken in by the monks of the abbey after her parents die in a fire, and she grows up under their care. However, when the abbey is threatened by an invading army, Editha must leave and embark on a dangerous journey to find help. Along the way, she...