The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi Paperback Book

Description: The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi "A stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full power...this is Alka Joshis best book yet!" --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond EyeFrom the author of Reeses Book Club Pick The Henna Artist, the final chapter in Alka Joshis New York Times bestselling Jaipur trilogy takes readers to 1970s Paris, where Radhas 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 shes 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 cant 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. Shes 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.The Jaipur TrilogyBook 1: The Henna ArtistBook 2: The Secret Keeper of JaipurBook 3: The Perfumist of Paris FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Born in India and raised in the U.S. since she was nine, Alka Joshi has a BA from Stanford University and an MFA from California College of Arts. Joshis debut novel, The Henna Artist, immediately became a NYT bestseller, a Reese Witherspoon Bookclub pick, was Longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, & is in development at Netflix as a TV series. The Secret Keeper of Jaipur (2021) and The Perfumist of Paris (2023) completed the Jaipur Trilogy. Her fourth novel, Six Days in Bombay, will be released in February 2025. She is currently working on her fifth novel. In 2024, Joshi was selected for the Forbes 50 over 50 List, celebrating women who are shattering age and gender norms across all sectors of the American economy and culture. Review "Lush descriptions and complex characters lead to a wholly satisfying conclusion to Joshis stand-out Jaipur trilogy... Filled with the rich and evocative scents of India and Paris, this novel will transport readers." -Library Journal "I loved every fragrant page of Alka Joshis The Perfumist of Paris, as I cheered Radha along her fascinating journey from fragrance house lab assistant to fully realized woman and mother. Five Indian jasmine-scented stars!" --Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, and Sunflower Sisters "THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS is a stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full power. . . . Powerful and evocative as the attars from Radhas perfume lab, evoking India and France with equal beauty, this is Alka Joshis best book yet!" --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author The Diamond Eye "Joshi proves yet again that shes an exemplary storyteller, effortlessly weaving together a tale of long-buried secrets, the pursuit of ones true calling, and the moment of reckoning when it all collides. THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS is a sensory reading experience, teeming with sumptuous detail about the art of blending fragrance. Complex, intelligent, and emotionally charged, Joshis final installment is as captivating as weve come to expect from her. Readers will devour--or shall I say inhale?--this one." --Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary "Like a great fragrance itself, THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS blends sparkling scenes, new and well-loved characters, and fascinating insights into the scent industry to create a deeply satisfying story of a woman coming into her own. I inhaled the words in a glorious rush, but you can choose to read slowly and feel your senses awaken." --Erica Bauermeister, New York Times bestselling author of The Scent Keeper and No Two Persons "A lush, spell-binding story that feeds the senses and charms the soul. . . . Here we are treated to the bouquet-rich scents of France and India, to complex relationships and womens passions for meaningful work, all beautifully animated by Joshis unforgettable characters, whom we have come to adore. This is one gorgeous read." --Jennifer Rosner, award-winning author of The Yellow Bird Sings "Riveting from start to finish, as Alka Joshi once again weaves her glittering magic, taking us on a voyage of discovery to Paris and to India and illuminating the world of scent . . . [Radhas] journey to fulfillment through the course of the novel is heartrending, thrilling, and inspiring. When I reached the end of the story, I had to return to the beginning to experience it all over again." --Lauren Belfer, New York Times bestselling author of Ashton Hall and winner of the National Jewish Book Award "What an extraordinary adventure. Alka Joshi bewitches, suffusing the reader with a sensory feast of scents from India to Paris and back to India, weaving threads as delicate and complex as a gorgeous quilt. The Perfumer of Paris is an immersive, emotional cocktail of passion, turmoil, betrayal, love and the ties that bind. A triumph!" --Bisi Adjapon, author of The Teller of Secrets "The evocative details of 1970s Paris, motherhood in the early days of the womens movement, long-buried secrets, and the making of perfume mix into an absolutely luscious and unforgettable read." --Meg Waite Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Postmistress of Paris "I couldnt wait to get my hands on Alka Joshis next book and it exceeded my high expectations. This beautiful, lush, insightful, captivating and escapist novel has me inhaling deeply as if I were a professional nose myself analyzing perfume scenes. Plus the nuanced family scenes have me rethinking my own parenting! An immersive, lush, accessible yet textured read, THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS has all the rich, satisfying elements of a meal overlooking the Seine. Wheres my passport?!" --Zibby Owens, podcast host of Moms Dont Have Time to Read Books; author of Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature Details ISBN0778305376 Author Alka Joshi Publisher Mira Books Series Jaipur Trilogy Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780778305378 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-03-26 Imprint Mira Books Edition Description First Time Trade ed. Series Number 3 Audience General Pages 368 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159033393;

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