This historical visionary novel takes place at the height of Ireland's transition from Paganism to Christianity. After losing her mother to disease and her outspoken Druid teacher to his enemies, Gwynneve leaves the fishing village of her birth and eventually takes refuge in the convent of St. Brigit. Clinging to the one constant and comforting force in her life - the power of words and their offer of immortality to those who set them down - she surreptitiously records her memories.