What We're Reading: Edward

The Bells


by Richard Harvell


Lo Svizzero is a world famous 18th century operatic singer. He wrote this the story of his life for his son. He was born to a deaf-mute mother, who played the bells in a church high in the Swiss Alps. He was named Moses, by the monks who found him on the banks of a stream. They took him to their abbey, St. Gall. Moses was raised there and displayed a unique musical talent. To preserve his angelic voice, he is forced to become a musico. His talent allows Moses to meet a girl who enchants him. They grow to love each other but are separated by their stations in life. Moses escapes to Vienna and hopes to find his love. They reunite and escape with the help of the monks who found him all those years ago. Moses uses his talent to become an apprentice to an opera singer. His unique talent allows him to scale the heights of the great operas. A wonderful musical and human story!