The sequel to Watermark, this beautifully written novel is a much darker story and explores the issue of mental illness.
After the events of the year before, Zillah is delighted to be returning to Roimata. She is excited at the prospect of seeing Joss and Hep again, who both challengedand bewitched her the summer before.
On arriving at the bach she discovers that another "guest" has been invited to take up the challenge issued to Zillah the previous year.
Felicity or "Flea" is a prickly young woman, and Zillah finds it difficult not to resent her presence.