The Whispering Bakery: A Recipe for Rebellion

In the quaint village of Hearthstone, nestled at the edge of the ancient Whispering Pines, magic isn’t just a fairytale—it’s baked into every loaf. Maribelle, inheritor of the Whispering Bakery, isn’t just a baker; she’s a Keeper, wielding culinary magic to mend hearts and awaken forgotten memories. But a poisoned loaf, meant for the Fae ambassador, shatters the centuries-old treaty, threatening to ignite a war between humans and the capricious Fae.

Suddenly, Maribelle finds herself thrust into a role she never anticipated, deciphering her grandmother's grimoire—a collection of recipes not just for pastries, but for emotions themselves. Aided by Finley, a fox spirit trapped in human form, and Elara, her new apprentice with a secret Fae heritage, Maribelle must navigate a perilous path between two worlds. Each ingredient she gathers—moonpetal blossoms, whispers from the Whispering Pines, tears of frost—holds a key to restoring balance. But Finley’s hidden debt to the Fae court and Elara’s divided loyalties threaten to unravel everything.

As Maribelle bakes her way through diplomatic meetings, each creation becomes a step in a delicate dance of trust-building. Her Sunstone Tarts offer forgiveness, her Moonshadow Cakes whisper understanding. Yet, a shadowy figure lurks, manipulating events toward conflict. Malkor, a disgruntled Fae lord, craves not just war, but the very source of the bakery’s magic—the ancient hearth goddess Hestia's power.

With the fate of both realms hanging in the balance, Maribelle must orchestrate a final feast, a culinary symphony designed to rekindle peace. But amidst the fragrant steam and swirling magic, Malkor enacts his final gambit. Can Maribelle’s emerging power, fueled by friendship and a dash of courage, expose his treachery before it's too late? Or will the Whispering Bakery, once a sanctuary, become the epicenter of a devastating war?

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E-book: 16 grudnia 2024