A new farming saga from the popular Scottish author - Meg Oliphant was a schoolgirl when the war started. After her brother's death she continued writing to his best friend, Steven Caraford. Now the war is over, she is about to go to college and embark on a promising career. Steven is amazed to discover Megan has grown into a lovely young woman, but is devastated when he realises he is no longer welcome at his family's farm. What can the future hold for them?