Any thoughts?

[lakes58]

Hi. Can anyone help me with these 4 clues please.
7 VTC. 55 SA. 1 BS of a L. W 8 BT
thanks.

[CSIambleside]

When Eight Bells Toll - Novel by Alistair MacLean

[lakes58]

Thanks a lot, 1 down 3 to go. many thanks for your help.

[emeritus]

Someone previously suggested

55 Snakes Alive (Bingo Call)

[lakes58]

Thanks. Sounds good to me.

[CSIambleside]

I'm trying to shoehorn in some version of

7 Virtues Theological/Cardinal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Virtues

But it seems a bit of a stretch !

And Ditloid Droid suggests that 55SA - could be a mistake for 45 Sapphire Anniversary, 55 is Emerald Anniversary.

[CSIambleside]

That sounds better