Bellman & Black A Novel
Bellman & Black, a novel by Diane Setterfield, is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on June 10, 2014. This 336-page book presents a haunting narrative that explores the consequences of a seemingly trivial act from childhood. The story follows William Bellman, who, after a reckless moment of boyhood competition, finds himself grappling with the repercussions of his actions years later when a mysterious stranger enters his life.
Readers will discover a blend of historical and gothic elements as they delve into William’s journey, marked by themes of memory and consequence. The narrative unfolds as William attempts to navigate the strange bargain he strikes with his enigmatic partner, leading to the establishment of a macabre business. This edition invites readers to reflect on the interplay between past actions and present realities within a richly woven fictional landscape.
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Can one moment in time haunt you forever?
From the instant #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Tale comes a “poetic and mysterious” (Booklist) story that will haunt you to your very core.
Caught up in a moment of boyhood competition, William Bellman recklessly aims his slingshot at a rook resting on a branch, killing the bird instantly. It is a small but cruel act, and is soon forgotten. By the time he is grown, with a wife and children of his own, William seems to have put the whole incident behind him. It was as if he never killed the thing at all. But rooks don’t forget…
Years later, when a stranger mysteriously enters William’s life, his fortunes begin to turn—and the terrible and unforeseen consequences of his past indiscretion take root. In a desperate bid to save the only precious thing he has left, he enters into a rather strange bargain, with an even stranger partner. Together, they found a decidedly macabre business.
And Bellman & Black is born.
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