Honor and duty. When a man is torn between his sovereign and his granddaughter, can he save his reputation and her future? Ireland, 1114. In an ancient land where honor and destiny entwine, a man is faced with an impossible choice: loyalty to his sovereign or the salvation of his granddaughter's future. Maelan, a seasoned warrior with the rare gift of magical camouflage, faithfully serves his chief with a bloodied blade. Yet, as he gets older, he yearns to protect his seventeen-year-old grandchild, Orlagh. But his world shatters when the headstrong girl falls under the spell of a disreputable bard and flees under cover of darkness. With his own children lost to the ashes of time, Maelan clings to his sole remaining heir. The weight of dishonor threatens to tear his soul asunder, as the loyal guardsman grapples with the agonizing decision to abandon his chief in order to protect his family. Will Maelan risk disgrace and betrayal to bring the wayward youngster back to the fold? Misfortune of Song is the fifth installment in The Druid's Brooch historical fantasy series. If you crave a tale that will ignite your emotions, where valor is tested, and the flames of redemption burn bright, then Christy Nicholas's enchanting story awaits. Each book in The Druid's Brooch series can be read in any order as a standalone historical fantasy, allowing you to embark on any mesmerizing journey that calls to your soul.