The L. M. Montgomery Library

Magic for Marigold Chapter 17 - Not by Bread Alone

The L. M. Montgomery Library

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In which Marigold finds herself alone at Cloud of Spruce and, faced with unexpected company and an empty pantry, bravely takes charge of the household’s hospitality with all the grace and determination of a true Lesley. Amid the teasing and trials of youthful encounters, she triumphs in the kitchen and at the table, upholding the cherished Cloud of Spruce tradition with a slice of success and a slice of cake.

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