Mildred and Bill finally meet after falling in love through letters, but a harsh dose of reality soon greets them. Fast forward seven years and the Kanes are at a crossroads. Barely able to feed and clothe their children and tired of sheep ranching for his father-in-law, Bill knows they need a change. In a leap of faith, they spend their last dime on an electrician correspondence course and move to Boise. But will a new home and job be enough to rekindle the lost spark in their once fairy tale marriage? Bill must face his past as he struggles to find happiness and meaning. Will Bill be the failure he was warned he would be? Or will Mildred’s patience, faith, and love help him find the peace he is craving as they work through trials, heartache, and the Great Depression? The House by the River is the inspiring true story of how an orphaned city boy and a fanciful country girl discover the key to happiness and true love.