After the Forest

Set in 1650 amidst the ruins of post-war Wurttemberg, this enchanting historical fantasy follows Greta, a baker with a secret recipe and a whispering grimoire that contains a powerful, addictive gingerbread. As suspicion and superstition grow in her village, Greta's mysterious magic may be both her salvation and her peril, weaving together dark folklore, love, and mystical forces. Praised for its vivid prose and intricate storytelling, the novel immerses readers in a spellbinding world where fairy tale elements and history intertwine.