In house in a wood, Ada and her father live peacefully, tending to their garden and the wildlife in it. They are not human though. Ada was made by her father from the Ground, a unique patch of earth with birthing and healing properties. When Ada embarks on a relationship with a local human, she is forced to choose between her old life with her father, and a new one with her human lover. Her decision will uproot the town for ever... This novel will draw readers into its extraordinary spell!