"When the annual tree survey of The Nature Museum exposes a mysterious blight on some of Sparrow Island's Pacific yews, Abby vows to find out who's behind it and why. At the same time, she is disturbed to learn of uncharachteristic behavior of the wintering trupeter swans. Add to this a brooding tourist, a famous but standoffish research scientist, and a flamboyant owner of a fancy yacht docked in Green Harbor, and there's more than enough mystery to go around. Will Abby's suspiciouns mar her enjoyment of spring? Or will she withhold judgement until reasonable explanations allow her to savor the bounty and beauty of the season?" From the back cover.