In The Duke of Castamar, Clara is the daughter of a disgraced physician, forced to work in the kitchen of a grand eighteenth-century Spanish estate, hiding the crippling agoraphobia that has confined her life. The Duke of Castamar, on the other hand, is one of Spain’s most powerful aristocrats, devastated by the recent death of his young wife in a tragic riding accident.

When Clara arrives at the Duke’s estate, she is appalled by the state of the kitchen, but as an unusually gifted cook for a woman of her time, she soon takes matters into her own hands. The opportunity to contribute to the annual party in memory of the duke’s late wife becomes a turning point both for Clara’s career and her complicated relationship with the Duke. Her exquisite cooking catches the duke’s attention, sparking a series of dangerous events and jealousies both above and below stairs.

Set against the lavish backdrop of eighteenth-century Spain, The Duke of Castamar is an epic tale filled with swirling conspiracies, risky secrets, and forbidden affairs. It’s a story of love, ambition, and betrayal, where the lines between servant and master, loyalty and betrayal, blur in a world of opulence and intrigue. Perfect for fans of historical drama and romantic suspense, this novel brings to life a tale of passion and peril, where nothing is ever truly as it seems.