Cockney born Nelly Luke is an essential part of the community. Yet not even Nelly with her shrewd eye can predict the surprises in store for her family and friends. A new year brings new faces: Maurice Davies is back from the army and Sheila Powell a shopgirl is eager to help him make up for lost time. But for some there's no escaping the past and widow Prue Beynon finds herself confronted by a legacy she'd rather forget. . . _x000D_Through the seasons Nelly watches over the valley with a wry chuckle and an ever-helping hand.

Part of the Valley Sagas series.