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The Bell House: a sweeping novel of power and compassion from bestselling author Ruth Hamilton
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The Bell House: a sweeping novel of power and compassion from bestselling author Ruth Hamilton

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Another sweeping novel of power and compassion from this exceptional writer.

This heart-wrenching, moving and emotional saga full of twists and turns and highlighting the importance of love and understanding by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is a must - read for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.

I believe that Ruth Hamilton is very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they’ve got the lot, and they’re quality writing as well – SARAH BROADHURST, RADIO FOUR

This book kept me enthralled to the very last page – ***** Reader review
A riveting read. Couldn’t put it down. – ***** Reader review
As always an impeccable story by Ruth, sadness, happiness and in between hilarious wit. A must read book which you will be loathe to put down. – ***** Reader review
A truly superb book – ***** Reader review **************************************************************************** WILL ONE FRIENDSHIP CHANGE THINGS FOREVER?

Despite her strict 1950s Catholic upbringing, Madeleine Horrocks, doesn’t understand why religion seems to force people apart. But her friend Amy has been brought up to believe that mixing with other religions results in eternal damnation, and when Maddy becomes friendly with George, a local, good-looking Jewish boy, Amy fears the worst. But as they grow up she, too, becomes friends with George, as well as with other young teenagers who meet secretly at the Bell House, an ancient place of burial.

When a body is found in the nearby reservoir they all become threatened by tragedy and danger.

Meanwhile, Father Sheahan, the whisky-soaked priest from the local church, has discovered that his secret past is catching up with him.

Bigotry, lust and hatred have been so much a part of this community that it takes the combined forces of young and old - and particularly George’s formidable grandmother Yuspeh - to bring everyone together and move forward positively.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
27 July 2018
Pages
544
ISBN
9780552175203

Another sweeping novel of power and compassion from this exceptional writer.

This heart-wrenching, moving and emotional saga full of twists and turns and highlighting the importance of love and understanding by the Sunday Times bestselling author Ruth Hamilton is a must - read for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and Josephine Cox.

I believe that Ruth Hamilton is very much the successor to Catherine Cookson. Her books are plot driven, they just rip along; laughs, weeps, love, they’ve got the lot, and they’re quality writing as well – SARAH BROADHURST, RADIO FOUR

This book kept me enthralled to the very last page – ***** Reader review
A riveting read. Couldn’t put it down. – ***** Reader review
As always an impeccable story by Ruth, sadness, happiness and in between hilarious wit. A must read book which you will be loathe to put down. – ***** Reader review
A truly superb book – ***** Reader review **************************************************************************** WILL ONE FRIENDSHIP CHANGE THINGS FOREVER?

Despite her strict 1950s Catholic upbringing, Madeleine Horrocks, doesn’t understand why religion seems to force people apart. But her friend Amy has been brought up to believe that mixing with other religions results in eternal damnation, and when Maddy becomes friendly with George, a local, good-looking Jewish boy, Amy fears the worst. But as they grow up she, too, becomes friends with George, as well as with other young teenagers who meet secretly at the Bell House, an ancient place of burial.

When a body is found in the nearby reservoir they all become threatened by tragedy and danger.

Meanwhile, Father Sheahan, the whisky-soaked priest from the local church, has discovered that his secret past is catching up with him.

Bigotry, lust and hatred have been so much a part of this community that it takes the combined forces of young and old - and particularly George’s formidable grandmother Yuspeh - to bring everyone together and move forward positively.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Date
27 July 2018
Pages
544
ISBN
9780552175203