In the heart of the sixteenth century, two young orphans find themselves cast out by their older brother and his domineering wife. With John stepping into their late fathers shoes as a verdurer, Ambrose and Stephen face a daunting future. Should they seek solace and guidance from their aging uncle, who survives on the kindness of others after a life of military service? Or should they embark on a quest to track down their elusive maternal uncle, rumored to have struck it rich in the kings court? Join them on a journey filled with hope, adventure, and the search for family. - Summary by Lynne Thompson
