It is from her sacrifice that her brothers were brought home to Sevenwaters. But not all the brothers were able to escape the spell that transformed them into swans, and those who did were all more -- and less -- than they were before the change. It is left to Sorcha's daughter Liadan to take up the tale that the Sevenwaters clan is destined to fulfill. Beloved child, dutiful daughter, Liadan embarks on a journey that opens her eyes to the wonders of the world around her . . . and shows her just how hard-won was the peace that she has known all her life.

She will need all of her courage to help save her family, for there are forces far darker than anyone could have guessed and ancient powers conspiring to destroy this family's peace -- and their world. And she will need the strength to stand up to those she loves best . . . for in the finding of her own true love, Liadan may doom them all . . . or be their salvation.