Moonheart

by Charles de Lint · 1984

When Sara Kendell opens a dusty box in the backroom of the Merry Dancers Old Book and Antique Emporium, she uncovers a painting, a ring and a flat bone disc that are anything but ordinary. The artifacts act as a portal, pulling Sara and her uncle Jamie into a mist‑shrouded realm where ancient Welsh forests, ageless bards, and mischievous fey coexist with a lurking, restless evil. Back in modern Ottawa, the duo is joined by a biker named Blue, folk musician Kieran, a skeptical RCMP inspector, and the enigmatic Tom Hengwr, each drawn into the unfolding conflict between the two worlds. As the boundaries between city streets and enchanted glades blur, "Moonheart" weaves together music, myth, and a deep love of place, exploring how stories—like trees—grow from roots to branches that reach across time. De Lint’s lyrical prose and vivid characters invite readers to step through the veil and discover a world where magic is real, and the heart of the story beats in both the ordinary and the extraordinary.