1942-1964 Paul & Claire Craddock have grown older in years
- but not in spirit. The turbulence of war is followed by a penurious peace. Changes are taking place in the countryside from the way land is farmed to the hopes & expectations of the men & women who live there. Paul Craddock's livelihood his peace & his vision of a good & noble way of life in Shallowford are all threatened. With the help of his children & his children's children Paul starts to adapt his dreams in order to preserve the farm. To his surprise & pleasure in doing so he comes to discover deeper richer ties with those around him
- ties that hold a ripe promise for the future.