Cold Sassy Tree is a book that centers on Will Tweedy and a scandalous event in his family. Will has a grandfather, Rucker E. Blakeslee, who has married a young woman, Love Simpson, after the recent death of his beloved wife. Will is caught in the middle of this situation and is trying to make the best of the wrongdoing in the family. Tweedy, who is pressured by the position he is in, has still been loving for his grandfather and also helpful around his house. Will Tweedy is caring, free-spirited and smart. The 14 year old, Will Tweedy, is very caring and cooperative with his grandfather. Will was the only one in the family or the town who was happy for his grandfather after Rucker announced he would be marrying Love Simpson in the near future.
