Tea Strainer and Place Cards on Library Table

Warm firelight spills across a dusty library table in Rouen, illuminating a silver tea strainer resting near stacked place cards. The scene unfolds in deep night, where early spring shadows stretch softly across the wood grain. Fine dust motes settle on the metal rim of the strainer, catching the glow of the fire. The place cards, neatly piled, show handwritten names in crisp ink. Light reflects off the polished metal, creating bright highlights against the darker wood. Shadows pool in the corners, adding depth to the quiet breakfast room. A small dust particle rests on the edge of a card, catching the light.