The story follows Cassie and her friends on a journey to the seaside, where they seek the help of the mysterious Seawitch to unravel a pressing mystery. As they navigate challenges and adventures, the urgency of their quest intensifies, highlighting themes of friendship and bravery.
The story follows Cassie, Rue, and Tabitha as they embark on a perilous quest into the Hedge, where their magical skills will be challenged. They must race against time to locate a coveted faery treasure, all while evading the sinister Erl King, who seeks to claim it for himself. The adventure promises to test their abilities and strengthen their bonds as they navigate the dangers of this enchanting yet treacherous realm.
When Cassie runs away from her dreary boarding school, in search of her missing mother, she ends up in the magical village of Hedgely and discovers she comes from a family of witches - women who protect Britain from the denizens of Faerie, who are all too real and far more frightening than the story books suggest.