Dean’s Watch

A rich and beautiful story, set in a quiet cathedral city.When cathedral dean Adam Ayscough encounters clockmaker Isaac Peabody, their unlikely friendship touches the lives of the entire community. Behind the dean’s fearsome reputation lies a humble man crippled by shyness. Desperate to leave behind a lasting legacy of goodness, his only wishes are to serve God and his parishioners, and to be loved by his young and dissatisfied wife.Haunted by the memories of a miserable childhood, gifted clockmaker Isaac Peabody has spent a lifetime perfecting his craft and rejecting all belief in God.Despite their fundamental differences, both men find a common understanding, and discover that faith can come in many different guises.What readers are saying about THE DEAN’S WATCH’Goudge in the class of Victor Hugo, or Dickens’ – 5 STARS’Beautifully written, simply couldn’t put it down’ – 5 STARS’An unforgettable book’ – 5 STARS’Just plain delightful’ – 5 STARS’A wonderful book, full of atmosphere’ – 5 STARS’A must for all Goudge fans’ – 5 STARS]]>