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The Perfumer's Secret

By Fiona McIntosh
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The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh is a romantic tale set against the backdrop of World War I in the fragrant fields of Grasse, France. The story follows a young woman with a gifted nose for perfumery as she navigates familial expectations and the challenges of war. She is driven by love, passion, and a desire for independence, forging her path in a male-dominated industry while uncovering deep family secrets.
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You might like this book if you're drawn to tales of passion set against the backdrop of World War I in the romantic region of France. This story weaves together the art of perfumery, hidden family secrets, and forbidden love, promising a rich and evocative journey for those who enjoy historical romance filled with intrigue and emotion.

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The Perfumer's Secret

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The Perfumer's Secret is an intoxicating feast for the senses, a highly passionate and dramatic story of duty, deception and desire from the beloved, bestselling author Fiona McIntosh.

MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

"You'd be mad not to try her." The Age
"A master of her craft." Better Reading
"Action, heartbreak and romance aplenty." Australian Bookseller & Publisher
"An extraordinary storyteller." Book'd Out

'I am at one with Nature's perfection - her beauty, her colours, her fragrances - and she has allowed me to glimpse it in a man.'

On the eve of the First World War, Fleurette, the only daughter of the wealthy Delacroix perfume dynasty, is being forced to marry a man she loathes, Aimery De Lasset, head of the pre-eminent perfume house in France. It is only the rally to the frontlines that saves her from sharing his bed.

When she receives an unexpected letter from Aimery's estranged brother, Fleurette is left holding a terrible secret, and the sparks of a powerful passion. Her discoveries risk shattering the two families, bringing tragedy to both their perfume empires.

The Perfumer's Secret is an intoxicating feast for the senses, a dramatic story of duty, deception and desire.

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The Perfumer's Secret by Fiona McIntosh is praised for its rich portrayal of wartime France and a compelling perfume dynasty. It's described as a sensory romance with elements of family secrets, heroism, and a strong, feminist heroine whose journey doesn't hinder true love. The book is deemed well-crafted, historically immersive, and ideal for those who appreciate French culture and romance.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761042416

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 October 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 268g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Fiona McIntosh is an internationally and million-copy bestselling author of novels for adults and children across several genres. Alongside her highly successful historical fiction titles, for which she has been nominated at the Australian Book Industry Awards for commercial fiction book of the year, her popular Detective Jack Hawksworth series will soon be released across the UK. Several of her historical titles as well as the 'world of Hawksworth' crime novels have been optioned for the screen. Her debut children's picture book, Harry and Gran Bake a Cake, was published in 2025. Fiona roams the world for her research and lives between Adelaide in South Australia and Wiltshire in England.

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