The Varnish Thief

Synopsis

Seven years ago, Mira sold her family's secret varnish formula to a ruthless auction house to save her dying mother. But her mother died, and her father disowned her. Now she returns to reclaim the stolen workshop that is her birthright. With the help of Soren, the auction house owner's son, she must restore a legendary antique desk to win back the deed. But to succeed, she needs her father's forgiveness—and he refuses to give it. A bittersweet, character-driven romance about betrayal, redemption, and the things we preserve.

Chapters (4)

• 01The Wood Remembers
• 02The Weight of Secrets
• 03The Music in the Wood
• 04The Pier at Midnight