Daphne: An Autumn Pastoral is a sensual story written by Margaret Pollock Sherwood that explores the themes of love, loss and self-discovery. The main character, Daphne, who has lost her lover, decides to go on a journey through the autumn forest in search of inner healing. Her encounters with various creatures of the forest give a fairy-tale and magical flavor to this story. The author successfully combines natural beauty with the emotional depth of the heroine's experiences, which makes the book fascinating for readers of any age."