Get lost in disaster, high treason and rural enterprise! Following his retirement from the Royal Navy, William plays a major role in creating the town of Pefferlaw. He builds various mills, endures crop-killing winters, the tribulations of sick children and political rebellion. At odds with those holding political sway, he curses the “vile Orangemen” before every Christmas roast and narrowly escapes being charged with high treason for his role in the rebellions.