The Cook of Castamar

The Duke of Castamar, a nobleman who has been in mourning since his wife's death, hires Clara, a woman with secret cooking skills, to work in his kitchen. When the Duke discovers her talents, he falls for her, but there are people who pose a threat to his rule. Will there be a chance for their romance to blossom amid the chaos of royal duties and politics?

Format: Hardback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 04 January 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Once upon a time, a nobleman named The Duke of Castamar held a significant position in his family's royal council. However, since the untimely passing of his beloved wife, he has been consumed by grief, neglecting his noble responsibilities. Clara, born into a privileged background but struggling financially after the loss of her father, has retreated into solitude, rarely leaving the comfort of her cherished kitchen. Faced with the need to earn a living, she embarks on a journey to the Duke's grand residence, where she takes up a job in the kitchen.

Clara attempts to conceal her culinary prowess, but when she encounters the tumultuous atmosphere of the Castamar kitchens, she cannot resist the urge to orchestrate a transformation. This action elicits the disdain of the formidable housekeeper, Ursula. Meanwhile, individuals posing as the Duke's friends pose a threat to his stability.

In this intricate world of royal obligations, scandalous affairs, and complex politics, will there be a chance for the unlikely romance between Clara and the Duke to flourish?

Weight: 742g
Dimension: 358 x 236 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803285603