When Myron Weagle chooses the practical world of hotel management over his brother's artistic pursuits, he discovers that running the perfect establishment becomes his own form of creative expression. Set in small-town America, this novel follows Myron's journey from a modest country inn to managing grand hotels, where he applies the same passion and attention to detail that others reserve for painting or literature. His dedication to hospitality excellence becomes both his greatest strength and his defining obsession.