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The Crescent Moon Tearoom
Ever since the untimely death of their parents, Anne, Beatrix, and Violet Quigley have made a business of threading together the stories that rest in the swirls of ginger, cloves, and cardamon that lie at the bottom of their customers’ cups. Their days at the teashop are filled with talk of butterflies and good fortune intertwined with the sound of cinnamon shortbread being snapped by laced fingers.
That is, until the Council of Witches comes calling with news that the city Diviner has lost her powers, and the sisters suddenly find themselves being pulled in different directions. As Anne’s magic begins to develop beyond that of her sisters’, Beatrix’s writing attracts the attention of a publisher, and Violet is enchanted by the song of the circus—and perhaps a mischievous trapeze artist threatening to sweep her off her feet—it seems a family curse that threatens to separate the sisters is taking effect.
With dwindling time to rewrite their future and help three other witches challenge their own destinies, the Quigleys set out to bargain with Fate. But in focusing so closely on saving each other, will they lose sight of themselves?
The Crescent Moon Tearoom
The Crescent Moon Tearoom
Cozy Pairings
Langston is a warm and expressive fragrance that opens with spiced notes of nutmeg and clove, softened by the richness of worn leather. At its heart, delicate jasmine and smoky cade add depth and complexity, creating a balance between softness and warmth. The scent settles into a smooth base of vanilla, sandalwood, and amber, bringing a gentle sweetness and a lasting warmth. Layered and inviting, this fragrance feels both comforting and full of character, with a richness that lingers beautifully in the air.
Why we chose this: The Quigley sisters read fortunes in the swirls of ginger, cloves, and cardamom at the bottom of teacups, and their days at the Crescent Moon Tearoom are full of shortbread and cinnamon and the particular magic of paying very close attention to what other people need. Langston carries the warm, layered, spiced richness of a world built around tea and the women who brew it with intention, nutmeg and clove and jasmine and the quiet depth of sandalwood that smells like a tearoom where the future lives in the leaves. It is the candle for every book in this series. Light this candle and let the warmth fill the room like a tearoom in Chicago on a winter afternoon, where the shortbread is fresh and the sisters are about to bargain with Fate one more time.