The Ramseys, a wealthy family in early twentieth-century England, attract many friends to their vacation home in Scotland, but the intrusion of the Great War causes changes in their world and relationships.
Describes a party gathered at a house in England. In later years only caretakers have the house, and in the last part of the story the house is again filled with surviving family members.
Describes a family gathered at a house on the Scottish coast, where in later years only caretakers live. Then, the house is again filled with surviving family members.