Honor and duty. When a man is torn between his sovereign and his granddaughter, can he save his reputation and her future?

Ireland, 1114. Maelan serves his chief with bloodied blade. And though he wields a unique ability of magical camouflage, the aging warrior longs to provide a legacy for his seventeen-year-old grandchild, Orlagh. But he's horrified when the headstrong girl falls for a disreputable bard and runs off in the dead of night.

With his own children having long gone to ash, he can't bear to let go of the last of his kin. And though dishonor threatens to rend his soul in two, the loyal guardsman fears he may have to abandon his chief for the sake of his family.

Will Maelan risk disgrace and betrayal to bring the wayward youngster home?

Misfortune of Song is the intense fifth book in The Druid's Brooch historical fantasy series. If you like tortured heroes, personal sacrifice, and fearsome odds, then you'll love Christy Nicholas's enchanting journey.