NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES The Duke of Castamar was once a noble figure who played a crucial
role in his family's royal council. But ever since his wife's tragic death he's been living in
mourning forgoing his noble duties. Clara born into gentility but hard-up since the death
of her beloved father has taken to solitude in her grief rarely leaving the confines of her
beloved kitchen. But she must find a way to make a living which is how she finds herself
travelling to the Duke's great home to work in the kitchen... Clara attempts to hide her
secret skills but when she's greeted by the chaos of the Castamar kitchens she cannot resist
performing a makeover - much to the disdain of formidable housekeeper Ursula. And when the
Duke learns of Clara's talents he soon finds himself falling for her. Meanwhile there are
people masquerading as his friends who threaten to bring him down... In a world of royal duties
sordid affairs and complicated politics will there be chance for the unlikely romance to
blossom?