Publisher's Synopsis
The Miracle of the Bells is a novel by Russell Janney that tells the story of a young actress named Olga Treskovna who dies suddenly while filming a movie in a small Pennsylvania town. After her death, the townspeople are inspired by her kindness and generosity and decide to honor her memory by ringing the church bells continuously for three days. As the bells ring out across the town, miraculous events begin to occur, including the healing of a sick child and the reconciliation of two estranged lovers. The novel explores themes of faith, redemption, and the power of community. It was first published in 1946 and has since become a beloved classic of American literature.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.