Paul M. Hollister crafts a richly layered tribute to an American estate where history, patriotism, and family legacy intertwine across centuries. The manor is more than a relic of colonial grandeur, it’s the stage for nine generations of Charles Carrolls, the last of whom signed the Declaration of Independence. Ghost stories mingle with memories, and lineage is quietly honored not with pomp, but with creaking floorboards and ivy-covered walls.