The Bell in the Lake
By Lars Mytting
As long as anyone could remember, the Sister Bells had rung over the narrow valley, with a sound so rich and powerful that three masses were all it took to render the bell-ringer…
Description
As long as anyone could remember, the Sister Bells had rung over the narrow valley, with a sound so rich and powerful that three masses were all it took to render the bell-ringer deaf. The bells were forged in remembrance of the twins Halfrid and Gunhild Hekne, who were conjoined from the hips down. There was always an air of something greater about the twins, as if they belonged to a different, more powerful world altogether, and one of the tapestries they wove was said to foretell the future.
In 1879, a young pastor, just graduated, moves into the rectory where nineteen-year-old Astrid is in service. From Germany a young stranger arrives with grand visions for the parish. The old stave church that has housed the bells for centuries faces an uncertain future, and soon the village is subjected to sudden changes and unyielding wills.
Praise
Wonderful historical novel.
AdresseavisenHe writes about silver sister bells, but Lars Mytting may have found a golden ticket with this new novel. The author is sharp as tack from the get-go, and never drops the ball.
VGThe Bell in the Lake is exciting. A real page-turner.
ØstlendingenSensuous and at the same time systematic about local legend, jealousy and grief.
Stavanger AftenbladLars Mytting’s historical novel is captivating and engaging. With Mytting’s powerful style of storytelling, a well-constructed narrative, and detailed knowledge of carpentry, fly fishing and stave churches, it is very likely that he will reach a large audience this time around as well.
DagbladetWhen Lars Mytting shows his skills as a storyteller and his knowledge of history, one is easily impressed.
Trønder-avisaYes, Lars Mytting serves up a wonderful story. Here we get local history, drama, legends, superstition and love. With his last novel, The Sixteen Trees of the Somme , Mytting proved that he can construct masterful plots and magnificent characters. With The Bell in the Lake , he does it again. [...] Lars Mytting has written another winner. The Bell in the Lake will chime all autumn and well into Christmas. Probably even longer.
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