The idea of The Big Valley Returned was born after a weekend of binge watching episodes of the original western. What if, came the thought, the entire concept was lifted from the 1870s, the period where the original series was set, and moved to the present day? The Barkley family and some of the situations they found themselves in plus other known characters. The result was this book! Whether you're a fan of the original series or you've just vaguely heard of it, this book is for you. Meet the twenty-first-century Barkleys, mix in some new and delightful additional characters, the running of the ranch, plenty of romance, and you've got this page-turner!