I really liked this book. One reason is that it is set in the WWII era which I always find fascinating. Even though the war is raging, in Philadelphia there are two men who are not part of it. Ellis has a father who was a Colonel and is not happy that his son is not carrying on the family honor because he is color blind (which he only found out when he tried to enlist). Ellis's wife, Maddie, is always trying to explain to people why Ellis is not serving. They are living an easy life due to the wealth of Ellis' family. Much of their social life is spent with Ellis' best friend Hank - who was free to play because he has flat feet. One night at a party the Colonel and his wife are embarrassed by the actions of the trio. Ellis and Maddie are forced to leave the cushy life - and that is nearly impossible to bear.
How to get back into his father's good graces? Well, years ago the Colonel was in Scotland where he photographed the Loch Ness monster. He knew it was the monster but everyone thought it was a hoax and it deeply affected him the rest of his life. So Ellis and Hank decide that they will go to Scotland and vindicate the Colonel by getting more photographic proof. Maddie thinks they are crazy - there is a war going on and she doesn't want to go. Of course she follows them.
Having lived a privileged life in safe Philadelphia they are shocked at the way people are living in Scotland. The story is about the relationships of the three main characters as the two men try to do the impossible.
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