Genre Fiction
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The Perfumist of Paris: A novel from the bestselling author of The Henna Artist (The Jaipur Trilogy, 3)
"A stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full power…this is Alka Joshi's best book yet!" -Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye
From the author of Reese's Book Club Pick The Henna Artist, the final chapter in Alka Joshi's New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radha's budding career as a perfumer must compete with the demands of her family and the secrets of her past.
Paris, 1974. Radha is now living in Paris with her husband, Pierre, and their two daughters. She still grieves for the baby boy she gave up years ago, when she was only a child herself, but she loves being a mother to her daughters, and she's finally found her passion-the treasure trove of scents.
She has an exciting and challenging position working for a master perfumer, helping to design completely new fragrances for clients and building her career one scent at a time. She only wishes Pierre could understand her need to work. She feels his frustration, but she can't give up this thing that drives her.
Tasked with her first major project, Radha travels to India, where she enlists the help of her sister, Lakshmi, and the courtesans of Agra-women who use the power of fragrance to seduce, tease and entice. She's on the cusp of a breakthrough when she finds out the son she never told her husband about is heading to Paris to find her-upending her carefully managed world and threatening to destroy a vulnerable marriage.
The Jaipur Trilogy
Book 1: The Henna Artist
Book 2: The Secret Keeper of Jaipur
Book 3: The Perfumist of Paris
Editorial Reviews
"Lush descriptions and complex characters lead to a wholly satisfying conclusion to Joshi's stand-out Jaipur trilogy… Filled with the rich and evocative scents of India and Paris, this novel will transport readers." –Library Journal
"I loved every fragrant page of Alka Joshi's The Perfumist of Paris, as I cheered Radha along her fascinating journey from fragrance house lab assistant to fully realized woman and mother. Five Indian jasmine-scented stars!" -Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, and Sunflower Sisters
"THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS is a stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full power. . . . Powerful and evocative as the attars from Radha's perfume lab, evoking India and France with equal beauty, this is Alka Joshi's best book yet!" -Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author The Diamond Eye
"Joshi proves yet again that she's an exemplary storyteller, effortlessly weaving together a tale of long-buried secrets, the pursuit of one's true calling, and the moment of reckoning when it all collides. THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS is a sensory reading experience, teeming with sumptuous detail about the art of blending fragrance. Complex, intelligent, and emotionally charged, Joshi's final installment is as captivating as we've come to expect from her. Readers will devour-or shall I say inhale?-this one." -Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary
"Like a great fragrance itself, THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS blends sparkling scenes, new and well-loved characters, and fascinating insights into the scent industry to create a deeply satisfying story of a woman coming into her own. I inhaled the words in a glorious rush, but you can choose to read slowly and feel your senses awaken." -Erica Bauermeister, New York Times bestselling...
"I loved every fragrant page of Alka Joshi's The Perfumist of Paris, as I cheered Radha along her fascinating journey from fragrance house lab assistant to fully realized woman and mother. Five Indian jasmine-scented stars!" -Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, and Sunflower Sisters
"THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS is a stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full power. . . . Powerful and evocative as the attars from Radha's perfume lab, evoking India and France with equal beauty, this is Alka Joshi's best book yet!" -Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author The Diamond Eye
"Joshi proves yet again that she's an exemplary storyteller, effortlessly weaving together a tale of long-buried secrets, the pursuit of one's true calling, and the moment of reckoning when it all collides. THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS is a sensory reading experience, teeming with sumptuous detail about the art of blending fragrance. Complex, intelligent, and emotionally charged, Joshi's final installment is as captivating as we've come to expect from her. Readers will devour-or shall I say inhale?-this one." -Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary
"Like a great fragrance itself, THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS blends sparkling scenes, new and well-loved characters, and fascinating insights into the scent industry to create a deeply satisfying story of a woman coming into her own. I inhaled the words in a glorious rush, but you can choose to read slowly and feel your senses awaken." -Erica Bauermeister, New York Times bestselling...
Readers Top Reviews
DiHopDianekate
Lovely book, strong women, scent permeated story. I highly recommend reading this trilogy. Each book stands on its own, a worthy read.
PshrynkingDiHopDi
A sweet and endearing multicultural story of the complicated and overlapping love of multiple generations overcoming adversity through diligence and labor along with a few blessings from the Fates.
Gail WadePshrynki
I loved reading this book… except when the author used French terms. About 90% were either misspelled or flat out incorrect French. Why would a publisher be so careless as to let a great book go out with a French mess?
CarolGail WadePsh
I have been so looking forward to this book. Alka Joshi did not disappoint! This was the best yet! Her descriptions and story line draw you in and keep you there.
FunnyPatSFunnyPat
I loved this story so much I read it in a day, losing precious sleep so I could finish it. The story can stand alone but it’s more exciting to have read the first two books in the series. The author describes India and Paris in such reflective terms you can sense her love of both. I hope there is at least one more in the series so we know what paths Radka’s daughters took. Amazing story and I will never look at my spray bottle of perfume the same again! If you haven’t read the first two get them and you’ll fall in love with how descriptive the author is. The only part I wasn’t crazy about was the long list of characters in the front ( these could have gone in the back) and although I loved the glossary that would have been more helpful in the front. The recipes were a nice bonus. Now I’m going to take a nap!!!
