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  • The Perfumist of Paris

  • The Jaipur Trilogy, Book 3
  • Written by: Alka Joshi
  • Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
  • Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (49 ratings)

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The Perfumist of Paris

Written by: Alka Joshi
Narrated by: Sneha Mathan
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Publisher's Summary

"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 listeners 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.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

The Jaipur Trilogy

Book 1: The Henna Artist

Book 2: The Secret Keeper of Jaipur

Book 3: The Perfumist of Paris

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Alka Joshi (P)2023 Harlequin Enterprises, Limited

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I was worried

I loved the first book in this series and really enjoyed the second book!
But as can happen as a writer continues to write with connected characters the writing or the subject can slip !
I am thrilled to say this did not happen this third book is as lovely , interesting and enjoyable as the first and second books!
The narration is excellent !

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what a beautiful story of the power and struggle of women.

I loved this story. Although I am not familiar with the culture, I found the story portraits the same struggles as all women. The author does such a great job developing the characters I can visualize everything. The presenter was perfect. She has a perfect voice.

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Third and best in series

Lovely family story continues, with new european and feminist themes plus a fun introduction to perfume design and manufacture

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Trilogy Hits the Mark

The first third of this novel is slow moving and too detailed regarding the perfume industry. However, the rest of the novel moved along well and provided a great ending to
this lovely trilogy.

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Rehash

This is like a 4hour book it’s basically a rehashing of the first two books. I wasn’t disappointed in the little story but it’s not a life experience.

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So enjoyable!!!

This trilogy was truly fantastic. Sneha did a wonderful job as narrator and the story kept me listening well past my bedtime.
Definitely 5 stars.
Hmmm.... it'd make a great series for tv (are you listening Netflix???)

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Great trilogy

I love it, each book is great on it own but the trilogy is amazing. And Sneha is a fabulous narrator.

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Loved it!!!

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

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Loved this book

Thoroughly enjoyed this book, along with the other six ladies in our book club group. Each week we discuss the story line and research about the culture.

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A nice visit back to this world.

I was so looking forward to visiting these characters again. The story was enjoyable, but not nearly as colourful and layered as the first book of the series. In the first book I particularly enjoyed diving into the culture, castes and complexities of India and with this book mostly taking place in Paris, obviously this was missing. This narrator just did not have the same maturity, confidence and wisdom as her older sister so some of her decision making was frustrating and not as engaging. It was an enjoyable visit but not comparable to the first book.

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