Alexandre Chatrian / Emile Erckmann / Richard Burton
Brigadier Frederick And The Dean’s Watch is a novel written by Emile Erckmann. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the life of Brigadier Frederick, a retired soldier who lives in a small town. He is known for his bravery and is respected by the people of the town. One day, he is asked by the Dean of the local church to look after his precious watch while he goes on a trip. Frederick agrees to take care of the watch, but soon realizes that the watch is not an ordinary timepiece. It has a mysterious power that can control time and bring back the dead. Frederick becomes obsessed with the watch and starts to use its power for his own benefit. However, he soon realizes that his actions have consequences and he must face the consequences of his actions. The novel explores themes of power, greed, and the consequences of one’s actions. It is a thrilling and thought-provoking read that will keep readers engaged till the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.