When Janet Ravenscroft was rescued on a street at night in the center of Inverness by a stranger on a black motorcycle, she could not have imagined how it would turn out for her. How could she know that this man was the key to the secrets that fill her life: mixed heritage , her father's cruelty, her mother's absence and the feeling that she never belonged to herself? He will pull her out of her usual life in modern Scotland and bring her to the kingdom of fairies. But the queen of the land of Summer Twilight is insane, and this threatens not only the girl’s life, but also her soul... The world-famous artist Charles Vess collaborates with major science fiction writers such as Ursula Le Guin, Neil Gaiman and Charles de Lint, creating iconic illustrations and has won many awards. Now he presents his first fantasy novel - a story that was born from the image of two people racing on a motorcycle across a field, leaving burning grass in their wake, inspired by the ballad "Young Tamlane". Charles Vess created a novel about a real miracle. “This novel is a healing elixir with a touch of miracle, so necessary in our days.” – Charles de Lint “A beautifully crafted modern take on the classic ballad that will appeal to fans of European mythology looking for more traditional fairy tales.” – Aurealis “One way to break out of history is to do something unexpected. And on her journey, Janet discovers what can happen to those who refuse to play the roles expected of them. This is a very enjoyable read with a distinctive style and tone of storytelling." – ParSec