The Silver Dial, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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< b>In a brisk, richly detailed medieval Strassburg, a book of passion, talent, and time unfolds.

Mary C. Rowsell’s The Silver Dial follows Conrad Dasipodius, a gifted young mathematician and horologist, as he forges ahead under the watchful eyes of his father and a devoted monk mentor. The story intertwines technical curiosity with family duty, love, and loss, set against a city pulsing with religious, political, and cultural tension. The narrative threads together craft, art, and the slow, patient work of building a remarkable horologic work that could change lives.

Across courtly rooms and cathedral walls, the characters carve out loyalties and confront tough choices. Radegund von Steinbach, a sharp artist with a network of influence, navigates power and persuasion alongside Bishop John of Manderscheid, a humane but burdened ruler in trying times. The plot moves through ambition, devotion, and the quiet courage that sustains people when the world around them is unsettled.

• Follow a lineage of teachers and students as they chase precision, invention, and beauty in clockwork and painting.
• Experience a vivid city full of art, faith, and the everyday challenges of life in a changing era.
• Meet strong, resourceful characters who balance duty, love, and personal ambition without losing their humanity.
• See how craftsmanship and imagination can illuminate both a community and a life’s work.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with a strong sense of place, intricate character dynamics, and a celebration of invention and art.

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