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House of Many Ways
In this sequel to the international bestseller Howl’s Moving Castle, bookish Charmain finds herself smack in the middle of magical court intrigues . . . and dealing with the dashing Wizard Howl.
When Charmain Baker agreed to look after her great-uncle's house, she thought she was getting blissful, parent-free time to read. She didn't realize that the house bent space and time, and she did not expect to become responsible for an extremely magical stray dog and a muddled young apprentice wizard.
Now, somehow, she's been targeted by a terrifying creature called a lubbock, too, and become central to the king's urgent search for the fabled Elfgift that will save the country. The king is so desperate to find the Elfgift, he's called in an intimidating sorceress named Sophie to help. And where Sophie is, the great Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer won't be far behind.
How did respectable Charmain end up in such a mess, and how will she get herself out of it?
House of Many Ways
House of Many Ways
Cozy Pairings
Witches Brew is an earthy and softly floral fragrance that opens with warm clove and gentle spice, creating an immediate sense of familiarity. At its heart, delicate violet brings a subtle sweetness that lifts and softens the richness of dark patchouli. The base is deep and grounding, with smoky, woodsy notes that linger in the air, balanced by a soft warmth. Smooth and atmospheric, this scent feels both comforting and a little unexpected, blending warmth, earth, and soft florals into something subtly captivating.
Why We Chose This: Sophie Hatter is cursed into an old woman's body and has ended up in a moving castle with a heartless wizard, a fire demon, and a great deal of magic that is never quite what it appears to be. Witches Brew carries the earthy, ancient, softly magical warmth of Diana Wynne Jones's world, where identities shift and nothing is what it first seems and old magic lives in every corner. It is the candle for every book in this series. Light this candle and let the grounding warmth of patchouli and violet fill the room like a castle that is always moving and somehow always exactly where it needs to be.