As she stands on the brink of adulthood, Maxine finds herself at a pivotal moment in her life. With graduation just around the corner and her 18th birthday approaching, she eagerly anticipates the next chapter of her journey. Armed with a thirst for adventure and a desire to reconnect with family, Maxine plans to leap to New York City, where her brother resides.

Cadence, a no-name classical violinist, with Asian parents and an Oxford degree, is fleeing from the stage: he broke the bow at his London concert, and with it, his music career. To escape embarrassment, he hops on a train. But thanks to a strange encounter, what follows is a ride backwards in time. Back to Louis, his performance tutor, who died ten years ago. And further still. Down memory lane, through music history. This is a special train service to: The Holy Grail. Calling at: Antique Instruments, Lost Masterpieces, Dangerous Secrets, Forbidden Arts. The next stop is: Saving Louis's Life. (Not for AI learning.)

Sometimes the answer can be as simple as a kiss. [extended summary inside]

How far would you go to save your best friend? The world is changing. The Isle of Einalia is embroiled in a war of three kingdoms. The Dread Wyvern is destined to be reborn and darken the sky with ash. Fate lies in the actions of Eloise Glass. *Sequel to Highwater and Glass*