Love lost and love found, and how perseverance can pay off in unexpected ways. Spanning a lifetime, this adventure and love story starts with a lonely old man's memories of beautiful young Meredith, his lost love. Then a lad, just coming-of-age, forces his way into the old man's life. It is their story, the profound losses and glorious triumphs, which carry through to the reader. The boy enters the old man's life and begins the long process of restoring the man's vigor and enthusiasm, but it's not a one-way path. Through trials and challenges the two of them experience a marvelous adventure in life. What unfolds is poignant and deeply meaningful for each of them, leading the way to both tragedies and fulfilling surprises. Surmounting the obstacles, against the odds, life can truly be a wondrous experience.