In 1960s Ireland, Barry Laverty becomes the local doctor for Ballybucklebo, a village of endearing eccentrics. Drawing upon his own experiences as a physician in rural Ulster, Patrick Taylor brings a sense of authenticity and plenty of dry wit to these charming novels.

Before Barry Laverty joined Fingal O'Reilly's practice in the colorful Irish village of Ballybucklebo, he was an intern, working long hours, falling in love, and learning what is most important in the medical field for a family physician—the bonds of family, friendships, and human kindness. While looking back on these formative years, this 16th installment in the series follows the two doctors to Ballybucklebo, a lovely village where neighbor looks after neighbor and Laverty looks to start a family of his own.