​​The boutique of Madame does not sell ink. It sells destinies. Edinburgh, 1905. Oliver works as an apprentice in Madame’s ink shop, the largest and most refined establishment in all of Scotland, frequented by Europe’s wealthiest gentlemen. Madame’s customers seek inks with evocative names such as Silver Dawn, Breath of the Night, and Fire Vermilion—unique creations made with special ingredients,…