Gourmandie: A tale of whisked and garnished assemblies

By Ze'ev D'Ounyme

A culinary fantasy by Ze'ev D'Ounyme

Welcome to Gourmandie, a realm where power is plated, politics are seasoned, and history is written not in blood, but in sauce.

In this lavishly absurd culinary kingdom, courts convene around banquet tables, diplomacy is conducted through flavour, and rebellion may arrive disguised as dessert. Noble houses feud over taste and tradition, secret services whisper through kitchens, and a single tart can destabilise an empire.

At the centre of the intrigue stands Baroness Lillib Montmercy, whose quiet defiance and dangerous mastery of flavour begin to unsettle an age of excess. As famine looms beyond gilded halls and alliances curdle beneath layers of ceremony, Gourmandie must confront an unsettling question: what happens when indulgence becomes ideology?

Blending satire, political fantasy, and culinary imagination, Gourmandie is a richly stylised novel for readers who enjoy baroque world-building, sharp wit, and allegory served with a silver spoon.

Perfect for fans of:

Satirical fantasy and courtly intrigue

Elaborate world-building with dark humour

Political allegory told sideways - through excess, ritual, and taste

Prepare your palate.
In Gourmandie, nothing is ever merely a meal.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GDP8Z42M
• ISBN13: 9798278623328
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"