Tales of the Mistress by Dorette Snover; 2023. Softcover.

Tales of the Mistress is Where the Crawdads Sing meets The Wizard of Oz.

Can the revelation of a mother and child's shared secret become the bridge that mends their hearts and reunites their souls?

In a world where lies are kneaded into every sourdough boule, Eleone's life takes a twisted turn as she disguises herself as Epi, a boy baker with a talent for crafting extraordinary bread. Abandoned by her mother and accused of her murder, Epi must navigate a treacherous path beyond the oven's fire. Will she ever reclaim her true identity as Eleone? To unravel the mystery of her mother's disappearance, Epi embarks on a journey where trust is elusive and hidden under layers of an ancient rivalry.The Bread Guild believed they had extinguished Epi's mother, the leader of the Psomi Mistresses, but they were gravely mistaken. In a clash of unbridled ambition and ruthless rule, both sides commit betrayals: and tell tales of hidden knowledge.