From back cover:
"Nick Paleologus is summoned to the unyielding bosom of his family to help resolve a dispute which threatens to set his brothers and sisters against their aged and irascible father."

I didn't need any more than that added to the name of superb author Robert Goddard for me to know that this is one book I could not leave un-purchased. I'm sure it will be right up there with all the other of Goddard's books I have so enjoyed.