In the frosty Kingdom of Highland, Anne Halford, a hopeful Silver Sugar Master, faces financial woes as winter sets in. Desperate to secure holiday accommodations, Anne's luck changes when she learns of a competition announced by the Duke of Philax. The Duke promises a generous reward to the artisan who crafts the finest sugar confection to his exacting standards. Eager to seize this chance, Anne enters the fray, only to find herself pitted against the formidable Jonas. As the contest unfolds, both contenders vie for the Duke's elusive favor, but with his reputation for being notoriously hard to please, the outcome remains uncertain. Whose confection will sweeten the Duke's heart first?