The Broken Bell (1912)

The Broken Bell is a novel written by Marie Van Vorst and published in 1912. The story is set in New York City and follows the life of a young woman named Margaret Donovan. Margaret is a talented artist who is struggling to make a living in a society that does not appreciate her work. She is also dealing with the loss of her father and the betrayal of her fianc�����.As Margaret tries to find her place in the world, she meets a wealthy businessman named John Jerrold. John is immediately drawn to Margaret's talent and passion for art, and he offers to help her in any way he can. Margaret is hesitant to accept his help at first, but she soon realizes that John is different from the other men in her life.As Margaret and John grow closer, they begin to uncover secrets from their pasts that threaten to tear them apart. Margaret must decide whether to trust John and risk getting hurt again or to continue living a life of isolation and despair.The Broken Bell is a poignant story of love, loss, and redemption. It explores themes of class, gender, and the power of art to heal the soul. Marie Van Vorst's writing is both lyrical and powerful, and her characters are complex and well-drawn. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.