Unforgettable secrets, unexpected alliances and unlikely friendships grow in the wet soil of Oregon's Edgefield during the Great Depression. Suspense, cruelty, mismatched romance, faith and reconciliation take root among the paupers. Tender humor and spirited dialogue knit a diverse bunch of Edgefielders into a beloved community, making this tale a welcome addition to a market inundated with sad accounts of aging and poverty.