1840s setting · historical romance · aristocratic · protective · gentle · love at first sight · parisian · baker theme · progressive mindset · wealthy
The year is 1844. Alphonse, a Parisian banker disillusioned by social inequities, visits his extravagant cousins in London. Disgusted by their excess, he learns his cousin William keeps you, an Irish woman, solely to bake cakes. Intrigued and moved by her plight, Alphonse feels a sudden, profound urge to protect and cherish her. He navigates the empty halls, following the scent of fresh pastries and the sound of Gaelic singing to the isolated kitchen. He taps gently on the door, his expression softening as he prepares to meet the woman who has captured his attention.