For as long as she could remember Kara's grandfather had told her stories of ancient Ireland and the Sidhe. When he died he bequeathed her his violin, Quicksilver. Years later, when her father is diagnosed with cancer, she is faced with an agonising decision. With the family funds being rapidly depleted she must pawn her beloved Quicksilver.

Whilst waiting in a pawnshop, "Yesterday's Dreams" for the owner Maggie to value the violin she notices some photographs behind the counter showing some people who look vaguely familiar.

What Kara does not realise that there is more to Quicksilver than meets the eye. Over the following weeks she will learn more about her mysterious Celtic ancestry and face a threat that may destroy her friends, family and possibly her life.

Yesterday's Dreams is an enchanting tale of Celtic mystery, musical magic and malevolent forces. It is hard to believe that this is Danielle Ackley-McPhail's first novel as the writing style is confident and fluid. She explores Celtic mythology with an accuracy that must come from either extensive research or a great deal of personal insight.

The characters are beautifully detailed. The reader is made to feel the conflict that Kara experiences when she is forced to pawn her violin.

A wonderfully enchanting tale, Yesterday's Dreams leaves just enough unfinished storylines to (hopefully) guarantee that a sequel is in the offing.