Through the eyes of Milada, an orphan girl living with a band of gypsies possessing profound knowledge, the plot, with suspense and romance, carries the reader through themes of belonging, growth, love and change. There are deaths and there are births. Years and seasons pass as the characters grow and develop, measured by the ever-changing phases of the moon. "This is a book that can be read by an 11 year old and reread again and again by women of any age. This book could be perfect for mother-daughter quality relations, offering such a deep connection."