The Dean's Watch by Elizabeth Goudge
A compelling saga of an unlikely friendship threaded together by redemption and grace.
Dean of the cathedral in an 1870s English town, Adam Ayscough is respected and misunderstood. A dogged crusader against corruption, he's also acutely shy. When his watch breaks, he forms an unlikely friendship with watchmaker Isaac Peabody, who doesn't think he has anything in common with God. Will their relationship open the door to grace?
This captivating Christian historical fiction novel features:
- An immersive setting of 19th century England
- Rich themes of faith, friendship, and the redemptive power of love
- Beautiful prose that invites readers into the lives of these memorable townspeople
Elizabeth Goudge (1900 1984) was a British novelist born into the home of an Anglican priest and theologian. She wrote children s books as well as novels her Green Dolphin Street was made into a 1947 Academy-Award winning film starring Lana
Turner, Van Heflin, and Donna Reed. In style and themes she parallels English writers such as the creator of the Miss Read series, as well mirroring the spiritual depth found in George MacDonald s Victorian novels. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, she won the Carnegie Award in 1947 for The Little White Horse, which is J. K. Rowling s favorite children s book.
Turner, Van Heflin, and Donna Reed. In style and themes she parallels English writers such as the creator of the Miss Read series, as well mirroring the spiritual depth found in George MacDonald s Victorian novels. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, she won the Carnegie Award in 1947 for The Little White Horse, which is J. K. Rowling s favorite children s book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781598568875 |
| ISBN 10 | 1598568876 |
| Title | The Dean's Watch |
| Author | Elizabeth Goudge |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hendrickson Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2012-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 360 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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