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In 1937, brothers Pete and Gus must set aside their differences and jealous feelings to help their family and town survive the Ohio River Valley's worst flood ever. While Gus gets caught out in the storm, Pete is left at home to handle the rising water. This historical drama, based on the author's family history, is deftly portrayed from the siblings' individual perspectives.