Alice Caldwell Hagan Rice's "A Novel of the Kozlodia Branch" is a warm and humorous story about the lives of ordinary residents of a provincial town. The main character, Jim Brent, decides that it is time to bring order to his street and settle accounts with his old enemy. However, his heart unexpectedly plays another big trick on him when his eyes first meet the eyes of the charming Elise - a girl who opens up new horizons for Jim. This fascinating novel will bring many emotions to the reader and show that true love can always change even the most stubborn hearts."