Pages 241 through 272 Summary

The book club meets to discuss a woman writer named Tiptree. Some of the men feel Tiptree is misogynistic, while Morwenna and others feel her writing is brilliant. Afterwards, they convene at the local pub to celebrate the birthday of a club member. Morwenna suggests a wooded place called Poacher's Wood to Wim as a place they can go to possibly see a fairy. Poacher's Wood happens to be owned by Harriet in the book club, and Wim gets Harriet's permission for them to visit there. At the end of the meeting, the librarian (Greg) warns Morwenna about being alone with Wim, given his reputation.

Wim meets up with Morwenna prior to their heading out to Poacher's Wood. Morwenna reveals she is aware of Wim's reputation and the story of his getting a girl pregnant. Wim states that the girl was...