The Wedding Knell

Released: January 7, 2021
Length: 23 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

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In The Wedding Knell, Mrs. Dabney prepares for her wedding to Mr. Ellenwood, whose arrival is marked by an unusually somber bell. During the ceremony, Ellenwood shares poignant words about their age and past, suggesting their union is the culmination of a lifetime of longing, despite the shadows of mortality. The story explores themes of love, age, and the sealing of vows, all set against a backdrop of symbolic funeral rites.

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