The Solemn Bell: A Gritty 1920s Romance

Allyson Jeleyne

Nov 2016 · Neill Brothers Book 1 · Fifty Forty Productions

About this eBook

Reeling from a motorcar accident, Captain Brody Neill seeks shelter in a derelict manor. But the injured Captain is not alone. Haunted by horrors of the Great War, he has become addicted to the only drug strong enough to dull his tortured soul. Without his precious morphine, he cannot keep the disturbing visions of his past at bay.

Only the mysterious, blind beauty who inhabits the house can save him, but doing so means that reclusive, sheltered Angelica Grey must risk exposing herself to a world of lies, lust, and obsession that she is not prepared for.

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Heat Rating: 4.5/5

Subjects include: Jazz Age Romance, 20th century, Roaring 20s, First World War, England, Redemption, Blindness, Addiction, Downton Abbey, Gothic Romance

Ratings and reviews

If you are the type that would cringe at explicit sex, this is not for you. I like the plot, the character development and the way it was written. The ending was different yet I consider it a very happy ending indeed. Enjoy reading

A heartbreakingly illuminating and captivating tale of the enduring affection between two traumatised people who meet unexpectedly in an unexpected area!

Definitely a great story! I'd recommend it to anyone old enough to be ready for true love & romance, with a wee bit of sexual reference. A truly amazing story about how imperfect people can boost each other to become better than before.

About the author

Allyson Jeleyne is a writer of bold, passionate historical romance featuring kind heroes, complex heroines, and steamy love. She earned an interdisciplinary studies degree in Creative Writing and Journalism while also studying British history & literature in her spare time. When not writing, she enjoys traveling and checking things off her bucket list.

Allyson makes her home in the South Carolina lowcountry with her beloved dog, Dollie Madison (2005-2022).