This penultimate book in the Saga delivers all that might be expected of it with most of the story taking place in Cornwall but it does include visits to London and to France. Three families suffer tragedy and the subsequent outcome changes or will change the future of those involved; and indeed the future itself. Sir Michael continues to live in a fool's paradise as far as mounting debt is concerned and still will not acknowledge that David's behaviour is abnormal. Such a total lack of acknowledgement has completely unexpected consequences. Elizabeth is now in a position to become more involved and makes her first smuggling trip to Guernsey and while doing so she meets Rachelle. Bravery puts John's life in danger on several occasions and the shocking ending of this book paves the way towards the ultimate ending of the Saga.