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 . Language: English