The Perfume Collector: A Novel

By Kathleen Tessaro

Book Overview

A remarkable novel about secrets, desire, memory, passion, and possibility. Newlywed Grace Monroe doesn't fit anyone's expectations of a successful 1950s London socialite, least of all her own. When she receives an unexpected inheritance from a complete stranger, Madame Eva d'Orsey, Grace is drawn to uncover the identity of her mysterious benefactor. Weaving through the decades, from 1920s New York to Monte Carlo, Paris, and London, the story Grace uncovers is that of an extraordinary women who inspired one of Paris's greatest perfumers. Immortalized in three evocative perfumes, Eva d'Orsey's history will transform Grace's life forever, forcing her to choose between the woman she is expected to be and the person she really is. The Perfume Collector explores the complex and obsessive love between muse and artist, and the tremendous power of memory and scent.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0062257838
• ISBN13: 9780062257833
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Harper
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.4" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

One of my favorites!

I loved this book soooooo good!

Intriguing

I was transported to the world of perfume. I had never read a book on this topic but found it fascinating. The setting are intriguing and well thought out. Look forward to reading another of Ms. Tessaro's books.

Mind-Exploding

This book was amazing. Within the chapers I could imagine every little detail. The book played magically in my mind like a personal movie. It was perfect.