The Bell-Ringer: An Old-Time Village Tale (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Clara Endicott Sears Genevieve Cowles Genevieve Almeda Cowles

9780483630574: The Bell-Ringer: An Old-Time Village Tale (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483630578 ISBN 13: 9780483630574

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Echoes of a New England village where bells bind a community, love, and quiet mystery.

A warmly told tale set in the Nashua Valley, The Bell-Ringer follows a close-knit town as evening bells call residents to faith, memory, and shared history. Through the lives of a compassionate parson, a devoted crippled young woman, and the village bell-ringer, the story blends devotion, rumor, and poignant moments that illuminate small-town life.

In these pages, you’ll meet:

A village rich with tradition, where every chime carries memory and meaning
Characters whose everyday struggles reveal courage, kindness, and stubborn hope
Moments of humor, romance, and reverence that feel rooted in the past
A sense of mystery that surrounds the bells, omens, and the soundscape of a rural community
The warmth of family ties and neighborly care in a bygone era
The quiet tension between duty, desire, and personal longing
Vivid scenes of Christmas and New Year as turning points in the villagers’ lives

Ideal for readers of historical village tales and classic Americana, this gentle, atmospheric work invites you to listen for the bells—and to notice how a community preserves memory through faith, friendship, and the rhythms of daily life.

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