As the newly elected mayor of Maple Notch, war widow Clarinda Finch must lead her town through the dark days of World War II. But where she finds comfort in tradition, the town council wants new approaches to homefront challenges. Her most untraditional opponent? Councilman Ralph Quincy. The high school principal never expected to become a friend to Clarinda and her family. But, sparring with her over the war effort, Ralph finds the smart, spirited mayor the most compelling woman he's ever known. -- Provided by publisher.