The King's Bell (1864)

By Richard Henry Stoddard and Alfred Fredericks

Book Overview

The King's Bell is a historical fiction novel written by Richard Henry Stoddard and first published in 1864. The story is set in the 16th century in the city of Antwerp, which was a center of commerce and culture at the time. The main character is a young man named Adrian Van der Werf, who is a skilled bell-maker and apprentice to the famous bell-maker, Jan Van Eyck.As the story unfolds, Adrian becomes embroiled in the political and religious conflicts of the time, which threaten to tear Antwerp apart. The city is controlled by the Spanish Habsburgs, who are Catholic, but there is a growing Protestant movement that seeks to challenge their authority. Adrian is sympathetic to the Protestant cause, but he is also torn between his loyalty to his master and his desire to be true to his own beliefs.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in 16th century Antwerp, with its bustling markets, colorful characters, and political intrigue. Stoddard's prose is rich and evocative, capturing the sights, sounds, and smells of the city with great detail. The King's Bell is a compelling tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in European history.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112089378X
• ISBN13: 9781120893789
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"