Travelling toward Norwich through the worst snow storm in British history, James Humfries discovers an unknown village in the heart of Thetford forest.
The villagers there seem to living an idyllic life, seemingly separated from the rest of the world.
James has to tell them that their way of life is about to be ruined by the planned extension to the M11 Motorway linking Cambridge to Norwich ploughing through the middle of their village.
What can be done to save them?
What is the hold that the enigmatic Mr. Steal has over the village?
And why is everybody speaking Welsh?