Misfortune of Time: An Irish Historical Fantasy (The Druid’s Brooch)

Ireland, 1055. In an ancient realm where time weaves a tapestry of love and loss, a woman trapped in a loveless union must find the strength to break free, even if it means sacrificing everything for her precious grandchild. Étaín, forever locked in a youthful facade, lives in perpetual anguish, concealing her pagan long-life magic from her ambitious and malevolent priest-husband. Though her heart yearns to escape his clutches, she cannot abandon her eleven-year-old grandson to his tyranny.

When a kindred spirit, a young and open-minded holy man, enters her life, Étaín is tempted to reveal her perilous truth. Yet, when her jealous husband discovers their connection and unleashes a storm of violence, she makes a fateful decision. Entrusting her beloved grandson to the care of her newfound ally, she flees under the cloak of night.

Alone and consumed by despair, Étaín embarks on a race against time, seeking to pass on her ancient legacy before her ethereal existence fades into the annals of history.

Misfortune of Time is the sixth chapter in The Druid's Brooch historical fantasy series. In the rich tapestry woven by Christy Nicholas, you will discover the beauty of resilience and the power of destiny.

Read Misfortune of Time and lose yourself in a world of captivating heroines, masterfully crafted narratives, and the allure of magical realms.

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.