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