The perfume collector

a novel

456 pages

English language

Published Nov. 12, 2013

ISBN:
978-0-06-225783-3
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OCLC Number:
1001894122

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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.

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A bit obvious, but still fun - and written at a pace that is great for the beach.

Nutshell: A society wife from 1950s England receives a telegram informing her she's an heiress. The catch? She doesn't know the deceased woman or why she would stand to inherit a sizable fortune, so she explores Paris to learn more about the mysterious Eva d'Orsey. It's a quick read and easy to guess, but there are some quirky details (about perfume, numbers and patterns) and the settings (1927 New York, Monte Carlo, and London) that make it a bit fun.

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Subjects

  • Socialites
  • Perfumes
  • Fiction
  • Inspiration