Miranda Murfins

The Witch-Cook of the Orphanage

By: A. L. Nelton

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

In 1915 England, Miranda Murfins is a divorced mother of four, struggling to survive.

Worn down by endless hours in kitchens that never respect her, she is told again and again that she is not enough.
But when injustice crosses a line, her hidden magic erupts.
Desperate, Miranda finds work at a crumbling orphanage, her last refuge.
When the strict headmistress gives her an ultimatum, Improve your cooking or leave, Miranda believes she has reached the end of her strength.
Everything feels hopeless until one night, when a mischievous elf appears with recipes full of magic.
Suddenly, Miranda realizes the truth: her magic was never a curse... it has always been her greatest ally.
To save the orphanage and herself, she must unleash it… before it’s too late.

Not another witch story.
A layered fantasy novel about motherhood, strength and choosing what your fate will become.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

• Comforting, low-stakes stories with warmth, hope, and emotional depth
• Domestic magic woven into everyday life
• Found family and emotionally rich relationships
• Historical fantasy grounded in real social struggle

Recognition:
• First Prize, National Literary Writing Contest “Silver Page” (2015)
• Second Prize, Cyprus IBBY for Children’s and Young Adult Literature (2017)

A Delightful Fantasy

This was such a charming imaginative story about a single mother of four. It weaves together her story full of magic, elves, and true human kindness. A delightful read that leaves you wanting more.

Poorly read

The reading by virtual voice is just poorly done. The book seems to have portions skipped. I kept listening because I kept thinking it would get better. It did not.