In 1931, four loving sisters Ailse, Lucy, Georgina and Isabella, who have all gone through tough times, are seperated. They are not used to living apart from each other. They are all very frightened of what will happen next.
Once the pony and trap pulls away from thier home (also known as white cottage) the only way they can communicate with their older sister is through pen and paper.
They are all devasted not being together - Until they come up with a cunning plan, but still there are many obstacles in the way of their happiness. Will it work? Will they become a family again? Will the four sisters live one life again?
This book is written by 10 year old Annie Donnelly whose visual impairment hasnt stopped her from writing and reading!