Gingerbread

Perdita Lee and her mother Harriet live an unusual life in London, sharing their apartment with talking plants and making gingerbread that is surprisingly popular in the mysterious land of Druha strana. When teenaged Perdita decides to find her mother's long-lost childhood friend, Gretel Kercheval, it unearths Harriet's past and the surprising family legacy tied to their unique recipe. This story explores themes of jealousy, ambition, and the enduring value of gingerbread amidst life's complexities.