This, the third volume of the Keyford Trilogy, Thomas returns home to The Gentry after seven years.

Much to Thomas' disquiet modernity has infected the village, has stifled nature's magic but the Knoll must remain open until the year 2000 when the Fey will leave the Earth. Regressing into a former existence the myths of Avalon and Arthur assume a reality which prompts Thomas into understanding, accepting his destiny. With gypsies, healers and the Fey he confronts the embedded evil of Canard's Well in the hope of keeping the ancient doorway of Keyford open.