Clara lives in the Glendoveer house with her mother, nurse to ailing Mrs. Glendoveer, and Ruby the housekeeper. In the backyard there is "The Aviary," a large cage that houses five interesting and distinct birds. They happen to be the birds of Mr. Glendoveer, the great magician. The birds have always made Clara nervous the way they squawk and shriek until one day, the birds decide to shout at her and say "Elliot, statim." When Mrs. Glendoveer dies, Clara discovers a very old family tragedy and the mystery that surrounds it. With the help of a secret friend they try to solve the case together. Just who is Elliot? What happened that terrible night? More importantly, what role do the birds play? Together always to the last, Our love shall hold each other fast. Delivered from the from the frost & foam, None shall fly "til all come home.