Wren Sterling was bullied by her in-laws. Her husband Vincent Lane faked his death for a wealthy marriage, and his mother persuaded Wren to marry a fool. A talking dog Toby helped her, so she divorced her husband. Guided by Toby, she unearthed treasures and used modern cuisine to outcompete their restaurant. After a cooking duel, she took over the restaurant, and with hunter Kael Chase and Toby, rose to success in the famine era.