Yes, that is exactly my thoughts as well :) With a story teller in the book, maybe Moiraine thinking back, and her voice. A bit like the Prologue in Fellowship of the Ring really :look
When I say start with parts of New Spring, I meant the highlights, with the Prophesy being told, and how Moiraine starts the search. I did not mean all the tiny little details in the book. They can come later, if at all...