The Winter Bell (1922)

The Winter Bell is a novel written by Henry Milner Rideout and first published in 1922. The story is set in New England during the 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Priscilla, who is sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle after the death of her parents.Priscilla struggles to adjust to her new life and the expectations placed upon her by her aunt and uncle. She finds solace in her friendship with a local boy named David, who shares her love of nature and the outdoors.As the years pass, Priscilla and David's friendship deepens into a romantic relationship, but their happiness is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy suitor who seeks to win Priscilla's hand in marriage.The Winter Bell is a poignant and beautifully written novel about love, loss, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. Rideout's vivid descriptions of the New England landscape and his nuanced portrayal of his characters make this a timeless 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.