Описание: The quest for a stolen perfume formula awakens passion, rivalry and family secrets in the fragrant flower fields of the South of France. An intriguing story of love, family ties... and French perfume. - Anne Girard, author of Madame Picasso
Perfumer Zoe Flore travels to Grasse, perfume capital of the world, to collect a formula: her inheritance from the family she never knew existed. The scent matches the one worn by her mother, who passed away when Zoe was a teenager. Zoe, competing to create a new fragrance for prestigious designer Cherone, believes this scent could win the contract-and lead her to the reason her mother fled Grasse for New York City. Before Zoe can discover the truth, the formula is stolen. Philippe Chevrefeuille, the enigmatic competitor who makes her heart race, is the only one who can help her find it. But Zoe is in no mood for romance, or at least thats what she tries telling herself.
Philippe knows that winning the Cherone fragrance contract is the way out of his mid-level perfumery job. And he has the ambition and ego to make it happen. Until Zoe enters the picture. In an instant, hes under her spell and losing his grip on his own creativity. If Philippe hopes to win, he must keep Zoe from finding the missing formula. But can he betray his own heart?
The pursuit transforms into a journey of self-discovery as each struggles to understand the complexities of love, the force of pride and the meaning of family.
Fans of Ella Careys The House by the Lake and Michelle Gables Ill See You in Paris will love this compelling journey into the heart of a familys secret.
Interview with the Author What was your inspiration to write A Perfumers Secret? When I visited France after college, I discovered perfume. It seemed so glamorous and French, and the creation aspect fascinated me. To create perfume is to be an artist-and art has always inspired me.
The aspect of an inheritance and the fact that this story takes place in France make your novel sound similar to both A Paris Apartment and The Perfume Collector. What unique treasures will readers find in A Perfumers Secret? My novel is a trip to Provence, set to the rhythm of scent. Zoe, the main character, is so passionate about perfume that she sees everything through that lens, offering a fresh perspective of the world around her. In the novel, youll also find plenty of flower fields, sidewalk cafes, romantic walks along the coast... And there is the excitement of competition, as Zoe tries to win a major fragrance contract.
Would you call this a France romance? Yes, its a South of France romance There are actually a few love stories in this novel: mother-daughter relationships, first love, friendship. But the most prominent is the romance between Zoe and Philippe, two perfumers whose passion for perfume turns into passion for each other.
What do you hope readers will take away from A Perfumers Secret? I hope readers will rediscover scent and how just a whiff can transport us to a feeling, a place, a discovery. And I hope they will enjoy this little trip to Provence and the world of perfume
If you like reading about passion, family secrets and romance set in France, youll enjoy A Perfumers Secret. Thanks for reading
