Pippin Pearmain has traded her placid existence in Lemonwood Cottage for a flurry of activity. There's a ballet to demonstrate, and a crowded visit to Sydney where she makes an agreement with a man who can turn into a dog. She facilitates a proposal and fossicks on the beach for a special gift for her oldest friend. Her newest friend is on the horizon, and a book from the past will soon be making a comeback.

The decade-long lull in Pip's life ended when she reconnected with her cousins, only to lose Cousin Lupin all over again. Since then, Lupin's legacy continues to bring forth wonders.

Her lack of family still troubles her, but now there is a way to leave a legacy for the future anyway. A return to Delphinium Island brings reunions all over again. Mysteries abound, and some of them will slowly unwind to reveal a story that's been generations in the making.

Pip learns that not every question has a clear answer for now. Maybe that's a good thing. As Pip herself says, everyone should have some magic and mystery in their lives.