Lara seeks solace with a mysterious dog she names Thunderwith that appears from time to time on the property. The dog seems to the girl to be a link to her beloved mother and an important companion. The story concentrates on the relationship between mother Gladwyn and stepdaughter, as Lara is slowly accepted into the family.
Lara finds solace in a mysterious dog she names Thunderwith, who appears occasionally at the property. The dog serves as a link to her deceased mother and a source of comfort for Lara as she adjusts to life with her stepmother. The story centers on the developing bond between Lara and her step-mother Gladwyn.