Rose became a widow at age 80 when her husband and love of her life died suddenly. Living alone, Rose is determined to stay in her home but each year it's becoming more difficult. Her two grown children live in cities hours away, but young family-friend, Jack, helps watch over Rose. In The Old Woman: A New Year Rose celebrates her 86th birthday and begins to face new challenges and need more help. The thought is presented that she might need to leave her home, but Rose is unwilling to give into the idea, yet, the thought lingers in the back of her mind, especially as she grows more tired. Rose could be anyone's mother or grandmother living out her twilight years determined to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. The Old Woman - book two - A New Year continues the story which began in The Old Woman - book one - Meet Rose.