When Jessica's marriage collapses she retreats to the area of Tasmania where she grew up to spend some time with her childhood friend on their property Arcadia. Sally's mother, Mollie, and her four year daughter also live on the property. The property has diversified from general farming to one specialising in producing truffles and saffron.
Jessica soon readapts to life in the country and she persuades Sally to spend some time exploring the places that were special in their childhood. It is on one of these expeditions that they uncover a tin of papers that hint at a family mystery.
Running parallel with Jess and Sally's adventures is the story of Stella, Sally's grandmother. Eventually the links between the two stories are revealed.
The setting and environmental issues are important in the books written by Di Morrissey and this one is no exception. Part of Arcadia contains an old growth forest which the family has preserved for generations.Care for environment and concerns about the effects of global warming are themes in the book. We also learn about studies into the many benefits of species of cultivated mushrooms and fungi.
Like most Di Morrissey books this one was enjoyable and often interesting to read, however at times the plot was a little predictable.
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