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The mystery and romance of secret chambers surpasses even the haunted house. Secret Chambers explores gloomy priest holes, secret passageways, concealed doors and lost vaults in castles, manors, inns and churches. This extraordinary book is a treasure chest of antiquities, gripping true stories, romantic legends and little-known curiosities. There is tangible, exciting history here as well as intrigue, murder and mystery in abundance. Thoroughly researched and with more than 200 entries, this beautifully illustrated and highly readable book takes readers on a guided tour of a long-neglected subject. History enthusiasts, incurable romantics and the plain curious apply within. 60 b/w illustrations

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Alvin Nicholasis a qualified Mountain Leader. He obtained an MSc in Protected Landscape Management and subsequently spent several months researching forest elephants on the Kenya-Uganda border. Alvin has been shot at by rebels in Burundi and led safaris in South Africa. He now works in the fields of heritage and nature conservation and is also a Visiting Lecturer in heritage management. This is his fourth book.""

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