The villages of High Wallop and Lesser Wallop have graced either end of the Wallop valley since medieval times. Competition between the two arose quickly and has never ceased, especially over the famous Cheese and Beer Festival.

As festival manager, Jane Swallow struggles to maintain peace and equanimity within the community she loves, but this year, everything is going wrong. Her irascible father has just been released from prison, her job is on the line, and to top it all, her ex-girlfriend has moved in next door. But not just any ex—the one that ripped her heart out and stomped on it.

Her life is going to hell in a handcart and everything she cares about will be changed forever...unless she can pull off some sort of miracle.