Rules That Bound Our Dining Table

In the Stone household, dinner comes with an unusual house law: before anyone may sit down, Miles' mother must extend an invitation to Grandpa seven separate times. The rule shapes every family meal and quietly tests the patience and affection that hold the household together. Its quirks set the tone for a story about a strong-willed housewife, the relatives who orbit her, and the bonds that keep them gathered around one table.