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The Miracle of the Bells (1946)

by Russell Janney

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Russell Janney's debut novel tells the story of Bill Dunnigan, the greatest press agent in America, who brings the body of Olga Treskovna, the purest female and best actress of America, to Coaltown, the worst mining town in the country, for burial. The first part of the book is a flashback to the love story of the press agent and the actress, which was ideal, rather uncomplicated, and completely unconsummated. However, with Olga's death, there begins an exhibition of power by the press agent--and this becomes the real substance of the book. A novel of joyousness in life that will sweep the reader into a delightful liberating experience...… (more)
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One of my favorite books of all time. ( )
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We're of one flame--all kin of stars and sun. The brothel's beacon--altar's candle--one.
The sluggard's lamp--ambition's raging fire.
Saint--sinner--sage and fool-- Life's deathless pyre.
The Christ who cried to One in agony---
The thief who cursed Him from the neighboring tree--
All god's--Who out of darkness ordered Light
And gave man's soul the miracle of Sight!

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To the real Olga who lives I know among her beloved hills.
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A tall figure of a man stepped down from the last day coach at the end of the express train from the West.
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Russell Janney's debut novel tells the story of Bill Dunnigan, the greatest press agent in America, who brings the body of Olga Treskovna, the purest female and best actress of America, to Coaltown, the worst mining town in the country, for burial. The first part of the book is a flashback to the love story of the press agent and the actress, which was ideal, rather uncomplicated, and completely unconsummated. However, with Olga's death, there begins an exhibition of power by the press agent--and this becomes the real substance of the book. A novel of joyousness in life that will sweep the reader into a delightful liberating experience...

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