Heartwood tells the story of the sacred trees - the Holly and the Oak - which battle each year to see the change between summer and winter. This year, spring will not come because the battle has not gone according to custom. The balance of nature has been disturbed and a brave band of folk go off into the endless winter to see if they can set it right.
A competent 'journey' tale - with a likeable hero and a strong heroine. ( )