A talking cat. A stolen spell. A murder that changes everything.

England, 1958. Saphira – beautiful, clever, and far too modest to say so herself – is settling into life at Upperton Castle with her new witch, Ella. But trouble arrives fast: Ella’s magic has been stolen, her husband’s gambled away their fortune, and now a wealthy pie tycoon has turned up dead.

Saphira knows one thing for certain: this isn’t an accident. To save Ella’s reputation – and her own flawless one – she must sniff out secrets, outsmart a scheming butler, and unmask a killer before anyone else ends up dead.

Full of magical mischief, 1950s charm, and Saphira’s sharp wit, Secrets and Pies is the perfect prequel to Milly’s Magical Midlife – or a delightful standalone for fans of paranormal women’s fiction with humour and heart.

Step into a whimsical world of witchcraft, whiskers, and wickedly funny mayhem today!

"Secrets and Pies - A Cat's Tale"

by Janet Butler Male