Queen Silth rules Castle Marl from behind the curtains of her palanquin. Greedy & vain, she has sent her six children into the world to plunder treasure. Stealth & cunning are the traits of the Marlfox. Known only in Redwall country by legend, they are said to able to appear & disappear by magic.
When the strange creatures begin to appear in Mossflower Woods, it is clear that evil is abroad. A kidnapping & a cunning raid to steal the beautiful Redwall tapestry confirm the worst; Redwall is under threat! Three young friends, fated by the prophecy of Martin the Warrior, pursue the villains in a quest of daring, courage & wit to return the beloved tapestry to its home.