The Baker's Boy by J.V. Jones, Paperback

The Book of Words Volume 1

Cover is creased. Pages have light tanning. No markings. No creased pages.

As the King of the Four Kingdoms lies dying, traitorous conspirators prepare a political marriage to ensure they will control the crown. But the young noblewoman Melliandra refuses betrothal to a sinister prince, and instead flees the castle with the miracle-working kitchen apprentice, Jack.