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Secrets of the Chocolate House
Brackston returns to the Found Things series with its sequel, Secrets of the Chocolate House.
After her adventures in the seventeenth century, Xanthe does her best to settle back into the rhythm of life in Marlborough. She tells herself she must forget about Samuel and leave him in the past where he belongs. With the help of her new friends, she does her best to move on, focusing instead on the success of her and Flora’s antique shop.
But there are still things waiting to be found, still injustices needing to be put right, still voices whispering to Xanthe from long ago about secrets wanting to be shared.
While looking for new stock for the shop, Xanthe hears the song of a copper chocolate pot. Soon after, she has an upsetting vision of Samuel in great danger, compelling her to make another journey to the past.
This time she'll meet her most dangerous adversary. This time her ability to travel to the past will be tested. This time she will discover her true destiny. Will that destiny allow her to return home? And will she be able to save Samuel when his own fate seems to be sealed?
Secrets of the Chocolate House
Secrets of the Chocolate House
Cozy Pairings
Book of Spells is a deep and atmospheric fragrance that blends the richness of dark chocolate with smooth sandalwood and the earthy depth of black tea. Warm and layered, this scent carries a subtle dryness reminiscent of aged pages, balanced by a soft, lingering sweetness. The result is a fragrance that feels both grounding and slightly unexpected, with a warmth that settles gently into the space. Rich without being heavy, it creates an inviting, bookish atmosphere that lingers beautifully in the air.
Why we chose this: Xanthe hears antiques sing to her, and when she touches them she can sense the stories and injustices they carry, and sometimes they pull her back through time entirely. Book of Spells carries the deep, atmospheric bookishness of a series where objects hold histories and the past is never quite finished with the present, dark chocolate and warm sandalwood and the earthy depth of black tea that smells like an antique shop full of things that remember more than their owners knew. It is the candle for every book in this series. Light this candle as Xanthe steps into her new shop in Marlborough, and let the warmth fill the room like a place where every object on the shelf has something to say if you know how to listen.