As June Pritchard trained her sparrow hawk, Zander, to prepare for his adult life she chafed at her mother's insistence that she assume the responsibilities of her own increasing age.
An introduction to basic falconry that provides information on the different types of birds and their individual characteristics, the necessary equipment, and the care and handling of the birds.
Rain, a stained glass designer despite laws banning women from that craft, and Peri, whose family of falconers are untouchables scorned by all, join forces and hope their love will keep them safe from prejudices and looming disaster.