Orphan Mirin O'Malley has been brought up by her grandparents. Long ago her family prospered
due to a deal struck with the mer but for many years the family have been unable to keep their
side of the bargain and their fortunes have suffered as a result. Determined to restore their
glory Mirin's grandmother puts in train a plan to restore their glory - but at the price of
Mirin's freedom.
