Two young men leave their depressed home town (in Scotland) and go their separate ways. They have many adventures and meet many people on their journeys. Roger travels south and finds success and happiness and love. Alec goes west, and finds himself in an alternative reality, based on ancient British folklore.
Maggie was born and grew up in England, and has lived in Canada for most of her life. Now retired she makes her home in a small town in northern British Columbia.