A novel of challenge and conflict in California's wine country.

Jason had not planned to stay for long - fix up the house his father had left him and return to San Francisco. It was true, though, that the home in a small town on the Russian River did have its attractions. There was a beautiful environment with good neighbors, but this was not his life. His options seemed clear -- at first.

"You can't fight City Hall." Or can you? Jason's new neighbors were engaged in a struggle to save their community, and powerful forces were lined up against them. The thrust and parry of local politics dominated the agenda in the Council chambers. Once again there was a battle over the land at Ruskaya Bend.