When two children arrive to spend the summer with their cousin, they quickly sense that something is amiss. Their cousin is uncharacteristically anxious and distracted, seemingly unaware of their presence. As they delve deeper into the heart of Medford Valley, they uncover a longstanding conflict that has festered among the hills and farms for over a century. With the help of a mysterious beekeeper and his daughter, the siblings must unravel the threads of family honor, stubborn pride, and a dark yearning for wealth that have shaped the destinies of three generations. This captivating 1922 Newbery Honor Book invites you into a world of secrets and revelations. (Introduction by Peter Eastman)