The Perfume Collector: A Novel by Kathleen Tessaro (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro A remarkable novel about secrets, desire, memory, passion, and possibility.Newlywed Grace Monroe doesnt fit anyones expectations of a successful 1950s London socialite, least of all her own. When she receives an unexpected inheritance from a complete stranger, Madame Eva dOrsey, 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 Pariss greatest perfumers. Immortalized in three evocative perfumes, Eva dOrseys history will transform Graces 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 Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover London, 1955: Grace Monroe is a fortunate young woman. Despite her sheltered upbringing in Oxford, her recent marriage has thrust her into the heart of Londons most refined and ambitious social circles. However, playing the role of the sophisticated socialite her husband would like her to be doesnt come easily to her--and perhaps never will. Then one evening a letter arrives from France that will change everything. Grace has received an inheritance from a mysterious benefactor, Eva dOrsey, whom shes never met. So begins a search that takes Grace to a long-abandoned perfume shop on Pariss Left Bank, where she discovers the seductive world of perfumers and their muses, and a surprising love story. Told by invoking the three distinctive perfumes she inspired, Eva dOrseys story weaves through the decades, from 1920s New York to Monte Carlo, Paris, and London. But these three perfumes hold secrets. And as Evas past and Graces future intersect, Grace must choose between the life she thinks she should live and the person she is truly meant to be. Author Biography Kathleen Tessaro is the author of Elegance, Innocence, The Flirt, The Debutante, The Perfume Collector, and Rare Objects. She lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband and son. Review "The Perfume Collector is a crackling, beautifully paced story that weaves the world of fragrance into the lives of two vibrant women in a way few have experienced. Inhale deeply--a new way of telling a story of the heart." -- Kate Alcott, author of The Dressmaker"Fragrance, fashion, and a puzzling bequest lead a 1950s British socialite into a whirl of Parisian intrigue in Kathleen Tessaros The Perfume Collector." -- Good Housekeeping"A colorful, stimulating journey through time." -- Kirkus"A bewitching, compelling novel, full of dark desires, long-buried secrets, revisited memories, and new opportunities." -- Booklist"Dazzles the senses." -- Publishers Weekly"Beautiful imagery and prose are the strong points of this seductive story that paints the most bewitching picture imaginable of perfume creation and the muses who inspire it. The themes are brilliant . . . and likely to leave readers feeling awestruck by the end of this classy and unforgettable novel." -- Romantic Times"A mesmerising novel of passion and scent." -- Woman and Home (UK)"This evocative novel spins you back a few decades to the 20s and 50s where a young bride suppresses her intellect to be the trophy wife her husband desires. She is devasted when he is unfaithful but could it be the making of her?" -- Glamour (UK)"Through vivid descriptions, lively mishaps and devastating details, Tessaro serves up a witty, original, fast-moving debut." -- USA Today on Elegance"Witty...proves that confidence never goes out of fashion." -- Glamour on Elegance"A compelling plot in a truly magical Parisian setting, fascinating information about the way perfume is made, and great secondary characters make this a charming read. . . . Readers of the works of Emily Griffin and Laura Florand will enjoy." -- Library Journal"A lovely tale of a young woman in London who receives a mysterious inheritance that brings her to Paris and eventually to an old perfume shop. . . . Sigh." -- NY Daily News, The Summers Best Beach Reads Review Quote "Witty…proves that confidence never goes out of fashion." Details ISBN0062257846 Author Kathleen Tessaro Short Title PERFUME COLLECTOR Language English ISBN-10 0062257846 ISBN-13 9780062257840 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence ENK Birth 1965 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-02-04 Subtitle A Novel UK Release Date 2014-02-04 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2014-02-04 NZ Release Date 2014-02-04 US Release Date 2014-02-04 Pages 464 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Imprint US Harper Paperbacks Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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