This book is the story of one mountie wife and all mountie wives. The long hours alone while their husbands face danger and possible death; the less than generous pay and allowances; the need to meet RCMP standards and requirements without any RCMP understanding or support -- all mountie wives will be able to relate to Nora Kelly's frustration with the force. They will also likely be able to relate to her eventual appreciation for the history of this great Canadian peacekeeping institution and her admiration of the many accomplishments of her mountie, his partners and the force. Very readable and very fresh, this book is also a compelling personal look at an important and fascinating time in Canadian history. There are two other fine companion books co-authored by Nora Kelly and her husband William H. Kelly -- "Policing the Fringe: A Young Mountie's Story" and "Policing in Wartime: One Mountie's Story".