Golden Bells: A Peal in Seven Changes (1886)

Golden Bells: A Peal In Seven Changes is a novel written by Robert Edward Francillon and first published in 1886. The story is set in the English countryside and follows the lives of two families, the Baxters and the Brandons, who are brought together by their mutual love of bell-ringing. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal as the families navigate their relationships with each other and with the art of bell-ringing. The title of the book refers to the seven changes in bell-ringing, which are used to create different patterns of sound. Each chapter of the book is named after one of these changes, and the story is structured around the progression of these changes. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the English countryside and its portrayal of the art of bell-ringing, which was a popular pastime in rural communities at the time. It is also a compelling family drama, with complex characters and a plot that is full of twists and turns. Overall, Golden Bells: A Peal In Seven Changes is a rich and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of those who lived in it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.