after the civil war between east and west, life becomes quieter in spangerland, but old grudges resurface during the chaos of the spring fair, bringing yet more grief to tanya vine and her long suffering companions. fortunately, (or maybe not?) homestead's sali vorden starts to turn into something more than a witch at the tender age of 16. she enters the arena to save her childhood friend. "my name is sali vorden and I am your worst nightmare. leave... while you can." meanwhile, walter southgate hits the male menopause but finds his mojo again after the church service in altmoor and gains a reputation as a superstud, eventually getting married to all the women of lakeside.