The Haunted Bell - Jacques Futrelle - Bog

The Haunted Bell is a novel written by Jacques Futrelle. It is a mystery novel that revolves around the story of a haunted bell. The novel begins with the discovery of a bell in an old church. The bell is said to be cursed and whoever rings it will die. The story then follows the lives of the people who come in contact with the bell and how it affects their lives. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Jack, who is determined to solve the mystery of the haunted bell. He is aided in his quest by a young woman named Mary, who is also intrigued by the mystery. Together, they uncover the secrets of the bell and the curse that has plagued it for centuries. The novel is filled with suspense, intrigue, and mystery, and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The Haunted Bell is a classic mystery novel that is perfect for fans of the genre.And again, as it hung motionless, the bell sounded. The tone rolled out melodiously, clearly--Once! Twice! Thrice! Those who gazed at the miracle lowered their eyes lest they be stricken blind. And the bell struck on--Four! Five! Six! A plaintive, wailing cry was raised; the priests behind the veil of gold were chanting again. Seven! Eight! Nine! The people took up the rolling chant as they groveled, and it swelled until the ancient walls of the temple trembled. Ten! Eleven!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.