Markle Vanrick is cursed by the gods. Nothing in his life has ever worked out. So, when he works up the courage to leave home with only his lute, it’s only natural his money is stolen and he’s stuck without a way to get to his cousin’s farm.<br><br>Enter Frye Indori, a mischievous man who lives life to the fullest -- only because he’s a few steps away from being caught and killed. Blessed with magic from the goddess Magana, Frye fled his hometown to escape the clutches of the corrupt priestess performing evils in the goddess’s name. When he runs into helpless Markle, he feels obligated to show Markle there is some good in the world.<br><br>Like it or not, Markle gets caught up in Frye’s game of fox and hare. When the priestess finally catches them, Markle may have a few surprises of his own.

Music and Magic

It was the afternoon of their third day before Markle and Frye finally had a chance to be somewhat alone.


Janna, Wach, and Varner had gone into the nearby town to buy supplies, leaving Suun to watch over them. She was obviously bored with the task, fidgeting in the seat across from them.


Frye spoke up into the silence. “Can Markle and I lay out in the sun? He’s still looking pale.”


Markle felt beyond weak. The food provided wasn’t enough, and hunger cramped his stomach even in his sleep.


Suun glared at Frye. “No. You two are going to sit right there until Janna comes back.”


Then, surprisingly, Suun stood up. “I think I’ll take your advice. The two of you can’t cause problems if you’re locked in here.”


She climbed from the coach and shut the door behind her.


Chapter 41