the sixteenth full length redwall novel sheds light on the abbeys ancient origins in a thrilling adventure loamhedge the deserted abbey has been forgotten for countless seasons what secrets do its ruins hold when it becomes clear that wheelchairbound martha might be cured by a formula buried there two old warriors are inspired by the spirit of martin the warrior himself to go on a quest for the ancient abbey and three young rebels are determined to go with them meanwhile the giant badger lonna bowstripe thirsts for vengeance as he relentlessly pursues raga bl and his murdering crew of searatswho are on their way to attack redwall itself the valiant abbeybeasts must defend their home but how can they when their boldest warriors are away on their quest will redwall fall to vermin invaders at last a rare glimpse into redwalls history makes this volume a memorable additional to jacques epic fans will not be disappointed and new readers will be eager to jump on board