Can the revelation of a mother and child’s secret heal their aching hearts—even as it threatens their lives and collides with a hidden world? Since childhood, Epi Gerroux has been guarded and exalted as the King’s secret baker. But is this recognition an honor… or a curse? When he is suddenly accused of murder and sedition, Epi’s longing to be truly seen shoves him into the harshest light of all. Betrayed and hunted, Epi must navigate a treacherous path of intrigue and legacy. Trust is elusive, danger stalks every step, and the mystery of his true identity could unravel everything he thought he knew. In a clash of ruthless ambition and forbidden power, both rulers and rebels commit betrayals in the name of something so simple, and yet so transformative: bread. Buy Tales of the Mistress today and step into a world where ancestral fields conceal old-world lore, secret societies guard ancient powers, and one young baker’s fantastical odyssey may change the fate of generations. Tales of the Mistress is a sumptuous weaving of myth and memory, where bread becomes both sustenance and spell. - A work of historical fantasy infused with culinary alchemy, its prose is as fragrant and layered as the loaves its Mistresses bake. - Perfect for readers who love Joanne Harris or Madeline Miller, this novel offers a feast of story, ritual, and resilience. - Journeying from Thrace to France, the book reveals a hidden world where women, grain, and trees hold the power of survival. - As the opening to The Elysian Legacy , it is lush, lyrical, and unlike anything else in historical fantasy. Dorette Snover is the author of The Elysian Legacy series, where food, myth, and memory intertwine. Her works include Tales of the Mistress, a historical fantasy set in Renaissance France; The Bread of Dreams, a companion cookbook of recipes and portraits; and The Mistress of Apples & Bécasse, a modern tale of culinary legacy and transformation in Gascony.She often forgets to mention that she earned a BA in Home Economics Education (to please her mother), but she never forgets that she graduated from the Culinary Institute of America (to please herself). Founder of C'est si Bon! Cooking School in Chapel Hill, NC, Dorette has worked as a food stylist, NPR commentator, and culinary educator.Her storytelling stirs together ancient ritual, agrarian wisdom, and the magic of the kitchen, inviting readers to taste the legacy and awaken what was once forgotten.