A novel on a small town in the heartland of America. A brash new mayoral candidate is calling for development, the Sweet Stuff Bakery may be closing, Father Tim, the Episcopalian rector and his vivacious wife are pondering retirement and someone is wheeling and dealing to turn Mitford's finest house into a spa. By the author of At Home in Mitford.

A tea and a half -- Step by step -- Eden -- A full house -- Out to Canaan -- A small boom -- Housewarming -- Political barbecue -- Life in the fast lane -- Those who are able -- Amazing Grace -- Waiting -- The fields are white -- Play ball -- Day into night -- Bookends -- Deep blue sea -- A cup of kindness -- Fernbank -- New every morning -- Lion and lamb.