The Bell-Tower

The Bell-Tower
Author: Herman Melville
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-04-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1443435090

Bannadonna is an eccentric artist and architect who dreams up plans for a magnificent bell tower. After receiving approval from the city, Bannadonna happily begins construction, but local citizens begin to notice strange occurrences associated with the bell-tower, and complaints eventually reach the city magistrates. While touring the magistrates around the tower, Bannadonna shows off his work and readily answers their questions, but one curiosity remains unanswered—what lies beneath the shroud in the bell-tower. “The Bell-Tower” is a dark literary work that explores a mystery that is never fully revealed. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

The Bell Tower

The Bell Tower
Author: Sarah Rayne
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2016-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1780107226

“The haunted-house theme is one of the most venerable in the genre, and Rayne has given it new life in this series, drawing again and again on the secrets contained within structures built originally to keep us safe” Booklist Starred Review A 400-year-old crime continues to menace the present in this spine-chilling tale of supernatural suspense. When Nell West starts extending her Oxford antiques shop, she is not expecting to uncover strange fragments of its past: fragments that include a frightened message scribbled on old plasterwork, dated 1850 and referring to someone called Thaisa. She also uncovers a mysterious link with a village on the Dorset coast – a village with an ancient bell tower and dark memories of a piece of music known locally as Thaisa’s Song. The sea is gradually encroaching on the derelict tower, but the old Glaum Bell still hangs in the lonely bell chamber and although it was silenced after an act of appalling brutality during the reign of Henry VIII, local people whisper that its chime is still occasionally heard. As Nell and Michael Flint discover, the tower is mysteriously entangled with the story of Thaisa and a 400-year-old tragedy that has echoed down the centuries.

Bell Tower Mystery

Bell Tower Mystery
Author: Elizabeth May
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2018-04-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0244706956

Inspector Turnbull has arrested a man for murder. The man, an ex-soldier, could not deny he was at the scene of the crime and was found with blood on his face. Turnbull thinks he has the case solved but while taking his prisoner to jail by train the man spots the widow of his old colonel, Hester Prendergast. He pleads with her for help and says he is innocent. Faced with a request she cannot refuse, she embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. Set in 1881, Hester Prendergast travels across England and Scotland to unmask the true killer.

Murder in the Belltower: An Utterly Gripping Historical Cozy Mystery

Murder in the Belltower: An Utterly Gripping Historical Cozy Mystery
Author: Helena Dixon
Publisher: A Miss Underhay Mystery
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2021-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781800190597

Kitty Underhay's hymn book is open... at murder. Winter, 1933. Kitty Underhay is enjoying a restorative break from sleuthing on a visit to her family at Enderley Hall. The only thing marring her peace - aside from the uncomfortable sensation she has of being watched - is the obvious history between her beau, ex-army captain Matthew Bryant and another guest, the beautiful Juliet Vanderstafen. So, when the parish clerk is found dead on her front doorstep, Kitty leaps at the chance of distraction. The police are happy to conclude that Miss Plenderleith met her unfortunate end on a patch of ice, but Kitty isn't convinced this was a case of bad weather and worse luck. And when the Reverend Crabtree fails to show for tea the next day, she heads to the church to speak to him. But she arrives to find the clergyman hanging from the bell rope, dead. With Matt seemingly wrapped up with his alluring Austrian, Kitty must solve the case on her own. But as she snoops into parish affairs, she makes some less-than-saintly discoveries. Just who has broken the sixth commandment? Meanwhile the killer is preparing a churchyard grave for Kitty, and she'll have to use all her wits to avoid falling in... An addictive, absorbing and completely unputdownable Golden Age cozy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: 'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This was excellent and I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Excellent cosy mystery! The story was gripping... I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The Bewitched Bell Tower

The Bewitched Bell Tower
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2024-02-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1998240568

In the middle of the peaceful village of Whispering fields, where the historic bell tower stands tall above cute cottages and green fields, a strange change takes place. This creates the setting for an amazing journey. This interesting book has ten parts and is about a group of brave kids who want to find out the bell tower's secret. The tower, which used to be a sign of how peaceful the community was, starts to chime all of a sudden. Its mysterious rhythms cast a sad shadow over the village. The strange sounds kill off most of the plants and animals that used to live in Whispering Meadows. This leads Lily, Max, Sara, and Ben, four brave friends, to look for out why the tower is changing so quickly. Our young heroes have to find their way through a beautiful and strange tapestry as the story goes on. Their goal isn't just to get things; it's also to look into friendship, bravery, and the hidden forces that make our lives what they are. The kids find out that the tower's strange behavior isn't just an accident, but the result of a curse that was put there a long time ago by a jealous wizard. Once they know this, they go on a dangerous trip where they have to fight evil forces that want to end the curse. With hard work and the support of their unwavering friendship, the three find secret keys all over town. Each key brings them one step closer to figuring out what's going on in the tower. Their trip tests how brave, smart, and good at making friends they are. They discover that what really makes magic is the power of shared belief and good goals, not old spells or mysterious objects. At the end of their search, they find that the tower's guardian, a ghost, is linked to the curse and holds the key to breaking it. In a spectacular finish, the kids free the town from the sorcerer's spell by ringing the tower bell with good faith. Thank you to the bravery and friendship of four kids who dared to believe in magic and the power of friendship, Whispering Meadows is back to being beautiful and peaceful. This story celebrates the sense of adventure we all have, the riddles we want to solve, and the connections between us that we can't see. Remember that real magic happens when people work together to get through hard times, and that bravery can be found in the strangest places. As shown by the kids of Whispering Meadows, no curse is too hard to bear when people have brave hearts and strong bonds. Chapter 1: The Mystery Begins Happiness and laughter could always be found in the middle of Whispering Meadows, a small but active neighborhood, especially among the kids. They used to play hide-and-seek for hours in the long, whispering grasses in the fields, which is where the town got its name. Another popular thing to do was to enjoy the beautiful sounds of the bell tower, which was right in the middle of town. This tower was very old and very tall. It had beautiful bells that rang out soothing melodies and a clock face that sparkled in the sun. People who lived in Whispering Meadows were raised with the soothing sounds that marked the hours, and the tower looked like an old friend watching over them. But one evening, something strange happened. Every night was the same. The sky was velvety and full of stars, and the moon gave the town a warm glow. In the middle of the night, the bell tower became very loud. Usually, it chimed in tune. But these were not the happy sounds that fell from the tower that people were used to hearing. Instead, the bells made a strange and unpleasant sound that broke the peaceful silence of the night. This sound was something that no one in Whispering Meadows had ever heard before. It seemed to hint at shadows and long-forgotten secrets. When the people went outside in the morning after this strange event, the world seemed to have changed. It looked like the sun was working harder than normal to break through the clouds when it rose. The gardens, which used to be a riot of color with flowers of every shade, were tired and wilted, as if they had heard the scary bells and were feeling down as well. Usually, Whispering Meadows had a light and lively vibe, but today it felt heavy, like there was some unsaid fear or excitement. The kids also noticed the change, even though they always knew that their favorite town had fun things waiting for them around every turn. The fields where they had played so freely before were not as appealing. The shadows were longer, and the grass was screaming warnings instead of secrets to be found. But nobody in the town, not even these kids, was afraid, so they did what they needed to do. They were interested in the mystery that the dying flowers, the changing bell tower chimes, and the dark sky created. They all seem to be agreeing behind closed doors that they will figure out what made the bell tower change its tune and make Whispering Meadows happy and bright again. The kids from Whispering Meadows went on a trip they didn't plan. They thought that the bell tower itself had pushed them, giving them a new sense of purpose and drive. It was impossible for them to imagine their community losing its joy and light, even though they knew the road ahead would have problems they had never seen before. They go outside to figure out what the scary bell tower chimes mean. They are ready for anything that comes their way and are full of courage from real friendship and love for their home. Chapter 2: The Plan for Kids Lily, Max, Sara, and Ben were not your typical friends. They were explorers at heart and were always looking for the next puzzle to solve or prize to find in their cute little town of Whispering Meadows. They had always been interested in the bell tower because of its tall, strange shape and old bells that rang. It stood tall over the town like a giant and told stories and mysteries from the past. Since they were kids, they had heard stories about how magic had protected and enchanted the tower. Legends that wrapped around the tower like ivy were told to them by their ancestors, who had heard them from people who came before them. When the bell tower started ringing in that strange, disturbing way, the four friends knew it was their turn to enter the story. The once bright and happy Whispering Meadows turned into a scene of shadows and dying flowers.

Sleigh Bell Tower

Sleigh Bell Tower
Author: James J. Cudney
Publisher: Next Chapter
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2021-12-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When Bell Towers decides to build their newest boutique hotel in Wharton County, Braxton establishes a hospitality program as part of their university expansion. Despite the Ingram and Lynch family ties to prominent citizens, a dispute over the proposed landsite pits citizens against each other. One takes matters into their own hands and slays the hotel magnate during the campus holiday party. As the list of suspects increases, long-lost family members are anxious to keep their secrets from being revealed, complicating Sheriff Montague's ability to determine the murderer’s true motive. Even Kellan is forced to cast doubt on his friends and colleagues when it becomes obvious someone he knows committed the ultimate crime. April and Kellan are also celebrating their first Christmas and Hanukkah together, exchanging gifts based on the classic Twelve Days of Christmas song. While they trim the tree, light the menorah, and experience all the traditional holiday festivities with the kids, Nana D delivers her sarcastic brand of humor and endlessly tortures the town. Among Eleanor's surprise news, Augie's new girlfriend, and Myriam's hilarious demands, Kellan's dealing with unexpected holiday drama. The poor guy simply wants to spend the merry season with his family before he's forced to trek to Scotland to fulfill his promise to the late Constance Garibaldi. What kind of quest has the psychic sent him on now?

Clocktower Mystery

Clocktower Mystery
Author: S. H. Marpel
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2018-12-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0359273378

An old clock tower, with an unsolved death - that the ghost still haunted. Once a year she appeared. Right on the calendar date of her death. Not that she wasn't also seen during the day, some rumors said, but that was a real person. A flesh version. Who was also haunted by the mysterious death. The mystery was who pushed the young woman - or did she simply slip? Why the lights in the upper bell tower - and why three of them? Too many for a single person to carry... For hundreds of years, the clock never moved - frozen at the time of her death, it was said. Yet the bell still tolled once a year. Two minuted before her anniversary - of dying. Get Your Copy Now.

BRITISH MYSTERIES Boxed Set: 350+ Thriller Novels, Murder Mysteries & True Crime Stories

BRITISH MYSTERIES Boxed Set: 350+ Thriller Novels, Murder Mysteries & True Crime Stories
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 18270
Release: 2024-01-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The 'BRITISH MYSTERIES Boxed Set: 350+ Thriller Novels, Murder Mysteries & True Crime Stories' is an unparalleled collection showcasing the breadth and diversity of British mystery literature. From the fog-drenched streets of London to the quaint villages of the English countryside, these narratives span a range of literary styles, including classic detective stories, psychological thrillers, and true crime accounts. The anthology is a testament to the genre's evolution, featuring standout pieces that have influenced the mystery genre on a global scale, reflecting the myriad ways in which suspense and intrigue can be articulated through prose. The authors represented in this collection are luminaries of their time, each contributing to the rich tapestry of British literature in their unique way. Figures such as Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie are household names, whose iconic characters and storytelling techniques have become benchmarks of the genre. The collection also brings to light the works of less widely known authors, whose contributions nonetheless played pivotal roles in shaping the genre's trajectory. Together, these authors works offer insight into the historical and cultural contexts that influenced British mystery literature, spanning the Victorian era, the Golden Age of detective fiction, and beyond. This anthology presents an invaluable opportunity for both aficionados and newcomers to delve into the depths of British mystery literature. Readers will find themselves transported across time and space, encountering a multiplicity of narrative voices and stylistic approaches. The 'BRITISH MYSTERIES Boxed Set' not only serves as an extensive resource for educational exploration but also as a portal to the thrilling, perplexing, and oftentimes shadowy world of mystery. It encourages a dialogue between the classic and the obscure, providing a comprehensive understanding of the genre's foundations and its enduring appeal.

History and Mystery: The Complete Eschatological Encyclopedia of Prophecy, Apocalypticism, Mythos, and Worldwide Dynamic Theology Vol 2

History and Mystery: The Complete Eschatological Encyclopedia of Prophecy, Apocalypticism, Mythos, and Worldwide Dynamic Theology Vol 2
Author: Bernie L. Calaway
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 727
Release: 2018-08-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1387703129

Surely you've lain awake at night to ponder life beyond time? Or dreamed restlessly of those multi-honored beast of Revelation? Or became frustrated because you don't know how to properly use your athame? How about all those times you came across a theological word that battered your brain? No problem. History and Mystery: The Complete Eschatological Encyclopedia of Prophecy, Apocalypticism, Mythos, and Worldwide Dynamic Theology has arrived, Here, just for you, are four volumes of exhaustive information that every student, teacher and interested person everywhere needs to know. Over 8000 defined words and phrases, 60 exploratory essays, and mini-sections of relational materials await. Before you know it, you'll be the best informed reader in your neighborhood and most of the next state over.