The Miracle of the Bells — Russell Janney

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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Original Blurb:
A poor young girl from a coal mining town who went to Hollywood as a stand-in and became a leading lady overnight. A sincere young parish priest in Coaltown, Pennsylvania whose church was always nearly empty. A dapper Broadway press agent who risked everything to pull off the greatest publicity stunt of all time. Saint Michael the Archangel, undefeated champion of heavenly battles.