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A Pinch of Bitter Fortune : A Magical Bakery Mystery with Found Family
Overview
In the cozy cobblestone streets of Oakhaven, Clara Galloway bakes pastries infused with quiet enchantment-a dash of cinnamon to spark courage, or lavender sugar to soothe a heavy heart. Her corner bakery is a refuge for the neighborhood, until a prominent patron collapses dead in the alleyway outside her kitchen, clutching a half-eaten blackberry tart.
When a zealous city inspector declares her magical treats a deadly poison, Clara faces the gallows unless she can uncover the truth herself. But saving her life and her livelihood isn't a task she must face alone. Banding together with Ernest, a quirky apothecary harboring secrets of his own, and Harriet, a razor-tongued retired seamstress, Clara dives headfirst into a web of municipal corruption, rare botanicals, and hidden motives. As the stakes rise and the real killer circles back to silence them, this ragtag crew of misfits discovers that justice-much like baking-requires the perfect balance of heart, courage, and grit. Can Clara expose the murderer before her final timer dings? Delightful, warm, and brimming with charm, A Pinch of Bitter Fortune is an enchanting mystery about second chances, delicious treats, and the family we choose.This item is Non-Returnable
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798174313507
- ISBN-10: 9798174313507
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: September 2026
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.09 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.14 pounds
- Page Count: 36
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