Jack Carlyle an old man who owns the ancient forest of Shanalagh.His son wants to cut down the trees and get him to sell the house and land.The son owes a lot of money to gamblers.But the fairies, who dwell in the forest don't want Jack to sell it.A Faun sends a girl- a Witchling, to plead with him not to sell... and then there's the winged boy.Who is he?An exciting tale from one of Ireland's best fantasy authors.