Crucible

Start with The Alchemist, here. Then read Aqua Vitae, here. (Or not. It's your life.) 

In the weeks after Carly’s initial visit to Laura’s shop, Carly began coming in more and more often. At first she was alone, but then she started bringing friends, and praising everything Laura touched and made to them. Carly started recommending Laura’s shop to everyone she knew, saying Laura could cure everything from the common cold to insomnia to annoying in-laws. There was nothing Laura couldn't do.... Click here to read the rest of the story!