The fourth Erindale Tale continues the story started in The Maiden All Forlorn and An Unsuitable Suit by describing the events that shaped Moira's sixteenth year, and touched the lives of those who cared about her.

 As Moira's fifteenth birthday drew near she hoped her 'new' year would be one to remember; but as in most years there were a few distressing events. Still, how could she help but enjoy being treated as a member of Gael's loving family and having many good friends? So as her sixteenth birthday approached all she wanted was to have things stay exactly as they were for years to come. Except for perhaps just one thing; but for that she would have to wait and see what the future might bring.