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The Perfumist of Paris

Written by: Alka Joshi
Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
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"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.

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The Jaipur Trilogy

Book 1: The Henna Artist
Book 2: The Secret Keeper of Jaipur
Book 3: The Perfumist of Paris
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It was great to hear about all the characters that I come to love and continue with their stories. Great book and a wonderful way to tie everything together. I loved it. Thank you

Loved it!!!

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This book like the first two was excellent. The story flows, the characters are delightful.
I could listen to the narrator forever
her voices not only brought the story alive but the characters too.
I recommend this trilogy

Loved the Trilogy!

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Comparatively it’s not as good as the author’s previous work. It’s very simple and couldn’t feel sympathy for the main character and her struggles.

Not as good as the previous books

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I devoured this book; it went by so fast. Now I need more! I've thoroughly enjoyed this series.

As good as the other 2

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I gave read/listened to all of her books ans everytime I finish one I am desperate for more. Great stories. wonderful performance. The voice makes the story perfectly pleasurable.

still wanting more....

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