Dean's Watch (Goudge Elizabeth)(Paperback)

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
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