Summary

Chapters 19 & 20

Spring reaches County Mayo and Iona passes the days working at the stable, taking sword fighting lessons from Meara, and working on repairing on her relationship with Boyle. Although the two are doing their best to adhere to the rules of friendship, it’s clear to everyone around them that Iona and Boyle are still in love. One evening, Boyle, Connor, and Fin arrive driving a battered old car up the drive. They jump out and shout “Happy Birthday!” to Iona, who hasn’t told anyone it is her special day. Iona is touched, not only that they found out her birthday without having to be told, but also for pooling their money to buy her a car and give her a bit more independence. A package with a hand-knitted sweater also arrives from Nan, which she says has been knitted with an...