Ned

This novel is based on the real life of Edward James Abbott. He was EJ in his business life and Ned to his friends and family. The setting is the adjacent portions of Wilton and Milford New Hampshire. In the book, this area is referred to as Wilford. His father buys a mill in Milford, and Ned is instrumental in making it succeed.

Interesting twists in his love life and parenting are related.