A City of Bells

Name: A City of Bells
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781473655898
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The Cathedral Trilogy

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A City of Bells by Elizabeth Goudge weaves a romantic narrative set in the enchanting cathedral town of Torminster. The story follows Jocelyn Irvin, a retired soldier who immerses himself in the peaceful life of bookselling while uncovering forgotten family mysteries. Amidst the backdrop of church bells and cobbled streets, themes of love, healing, and community unfold.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a heart-warming romance set in a charming English village. It combines themes of love, healing, and self-discovery with beautifully descriptive prose that transports you to a quaint world filled with endearing characters and the evocative ambiance of rural life.

A City of Bells

The story of a quiet cathedral town, of an orphan who finds a new home, of two people who fight to separate themselves from the ghost of a man whose mystery has cast a spell that only his return can break, and of a dream that can only end with a new dawn.

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A City of Bells weaves a rich narrative of transformation and hope, illustrating how one town and its inhabitants confront their past to embrace a brighter future.

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A City of Bells by Elizabeth Goudge is praised for its ability to craft characters who are intricately human, possessing a blend of virtues and flaws. The author effectively portrays men, women, and children in a convincing manner, highlighting their complexity and authenticity.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473655898

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Elizabeth de Beauchamp Goudge was born on April 24th 1900 in Wells, Somerset, where her father was Principal of Wells Theological College. Although she had privately intended writing as a career, her parents insisted she taught handicrafts in Oxford. She began writing in her spare time and her first novel ISLAND MAGIC, set in Guernsey, was a great success here and in America. GREEN DOLPHIN COUNTRY (1944) projected her to fame, netting a Literary Guild Award and a special prize of 30,000 from Louis B. Mayer of MGM before being filmed.

In her later years Elizabeth Goudge settled in Henley-on-Thames. She died on April 1st, 1984.

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