Martin's intricate story traces the lives of each minor player and explains some of the mysterious workings of the major characters, including a deeper exploration of the motivations of the witch who sparked the chain of events. All is in the perception, however, as Ardwin follows a misguided dream of reconnecting with the swans that leads to his being swept up into a journey through violence and danger. Even his ability to communicate with animals no longer brings him the joy that it once did.
Six years after his partial transformation, a restless Ardwin continues to be troubled by memories of his life as a swan and his simmering resentment of his normal brothers, the sister he believes didn't save him, and the father by whom he feels betrayed. There are more questions than answers at the end of "The Six Swans" by the Brothers Grimm: what happens to the witch that cursed the family? Can the family recover from the blame and guilt? What becomes of the littlest boy who still has a swan wing? Martin picks up these threads in this masterful story of Prince Ardwin, the youngest child, and his ultimate role in helping the entire family find peace.
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