The Duke of Maynard has left England behind. His dream is to create a town where there are no gossips, no bigotry, no hypocrites or members of the ton to look down on anyone. His dream began years ago. The lessons from his parents steeled his heart against English aristocracy. He is well on his way to Friendly, Ohio, the future town he intends to build on land purchased from a destitute Confederate land owner. But what delays occur along the way? And who is that woman? Jeremiah and his crew work tirelessly to build a town out of the wilderness. A church, homes, a school, a medical clinic, a bank. He finds a woman to share his home and the secret room. And let’s not forget the dog.