Set amongst the glorious hills of Rathdowney, where the water runs cool and clear over grey boulders and where the fragrance of the my-lotus bush fills the air, 'Ben' is the enthralling story of Ben Marston. A warm kind hearted man strong of hand and nature, respected by all. He works at the local knackery through the week and on weekends is always around to help out. He brings sunshine and joy into the hearts of his family, his friends, the girls who come and go and any stranger he meets. It is also the story of Cora Brantly, a woman of courage and determination who after seven years has returned home, brought back by something only someone raised in this town would understand. Cradled by the love and strength of the Marston family she learns how to live and breath again. Raising her twin boys, Nait and Coby, she runs the farm by herself as she battles to build a solid future for them all. An exciting and unforgetable must read for everyone who knows the joys and hardships, the passion and beauty of land and love. From birthing a calf to breaking a horse, mending a fence or catching a fox in the hen house. Dances at the local hall, marriage in the north and Rodeo's that run on late into the night. Romance and heartbreak, thunder storms and dusty Campdrafts, it's all here."