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Four women, centuries old, versed in the ways of Draoidheil, the old art, not of witchcraft as we know it, but rather blessings and help for mortals; they are charged to bring strength to those living in doubt and fear. Each woman has the task of influencing one mortal only, so that they in turn can provide comfort to another. The women long ago had set aside power in favor of persuasion imbued with love, acceptance and understanding; those traits that had proven over and over to instill courage and hope…

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Previously published in serial form

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