""The King's Bell"" is a historical fiction novel written by Richard Henry Stoddard and published in 1863. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young man named William, who is the son of a blacksmith. William is a talented bell-maker, and when he is commissioned by the king to create a bell for the royal palace, he sees it as a great opportunity to prove himself and make a name for himself.However, William's journey...