Mirielle Blanchet sells calming teas by day and stirs up storms in secret.
Being an “ordinary” herbalist is hard enough without a sentient, humming hat that refuses to stay hidden. But in a kingdom where witches are just bedtime stories or so the nobles insist, keeping a low profile is more complicated than steeping the perfect cup.
When a suspiciously charming count’s entourage rolls into town, and a certain witch hunter with annoyingly nice boots starts lingering a little too close, Mirielle finds herself juggling enchanted pastries, treacherous tea parties, and friends who may or may not be cursed.
She’ll have to lie, charm, and maybe hex her way through the noble court… all while pretending to be completely normal. Expect off-key humming, sass in satin, and just enough magical mischief to keep your kettle boiling.