The Herbalist's Apprentice: A Cozy Fantasy

By Mabel Maplewood

Straight-A herbalism student Lora doesn't want to leave Wintercap Academy - especially not for Dragon's Nest, an always-autumn town where the locals hold some unusual magical beliefs.

When she finds an abandoned shop, a missing herbalist, and a host of townsfolk in need of remedies, it's more than she can handle - even with copious cups of tea and her new feline assistant, Storm, by her side.

Could Kit, the handsome watchmaker's apprentice, hold the key to solving the mystery? And can Lora start believing in her own abilities before the childhood potion mistake that's haunted her for years brings everything crumbling down?

This standalone cozy fantasy is for you if you enjoy:

Small town in perpetual autumnQuirky locals and magical traditionsSweet wholesome romance Mystery of the missing shopkeeper Herbalism and magical maladiesSatisfying cleaning and gardeningDelicious descriptions of food Self discovery and second chancesCute cat shop assistant

Curl up with a cup of your favourite tea and escape to Dragon's Nest for an afternoon There are plenty of pastries to go around...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G1KDJRCG
• ISBN13: 9798273112094
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"