This is the seventh book in Jemma Spark's Jill series which is a follow-on from the original Jill books by Ruby Ferguson. Jill Crewe finishes her Horsemasters course at Porlock Vale and takes her new friend Dieter to pick up Copperplate from Tatiana's stables. Then, back to Pool Cottage and there is a joyous reunion with Ann. Jill has a meeting with her literary agent in London and is upset about the latest development with her pony books.

Then they head up to Scotland for Christmas. There have been some dramatic and unfortunate events at the castle. Big decisions have to be made about the future of Blainstock Castle and the stables.