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Historical Fiction · WarmA watchmaker, a dean and a fenland cathedral
The Dean’s Watch
See it on Amazon1960Moderate readSlow pace
What it is about
In a fenland cathedral town in the 1800s, a humble watchmaker, Isaac Peabody, and a lonely dean cross paths. Goudge’s 1960 novel is a quiet Christian story about faith and friendship.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a warm mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Cathedral · Faith · Victorian
Page count and cover shown for: Selected edition
About the author
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