Chapter 21
The stately tuberose is reluctant to share its effusive scent, yielding only to enfleurage—petals pressed into fat between glass, rinsed in alcohol. The carnal charisma of tuberose, one of the perfumer’s most expensive essential oils, heightens the white floral bouquet, lifting it up on angels’ wings. –DB
23 October, 1940 - Los Angeles, California
Clara drummed her fingers on Danielle’s business plan. She removed her rhinestone reading glasses and laid them on her desk. “Your perfume line is selling well. Your business plan is obviously well conceived.”
“Thank you.” Danielle’s heart pounded as she sat in Clara’s office, certain that Clara could hear it, see it through her thin black sheath dress that was too light for autumn weather.
“I know talent when I see it. But there
