Scent

Name: Scent
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd
SKU: 9781739966027
Price: 22.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Isabel Costello

0.0 (0 reviews)

3.62

( 63 ratings, 23 reviews)

Summary

Scent by Isabel Costello is a captivating exploration of love, desire, and identity set against the backdrop of Paris. The story follows a perfumer who revisits past relationships and secrets, delving into how our memories and experiences shape who we become. This evocative narrative invites readers to reflect on the complexities of human emotions and the essence of self-discovery.
Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

$22⁹⁹

AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Scent

$22⁹⁹

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might like this book if you enjoy exploring complex, emotional narratives that delve into personal identity and relationships. Set in Paris, it intricately weaves themes of self-discovery, family dynamics, and the nuances of human connections, offering readers an evocative and intimate reading experience.

Scent

Thrilling and tantalising, the repercussions of a bisexual love triangle resurface 20 years on. Every day in Paris carries proof that love exists, in the air, on the streets and behind closed doors. Just not mine.

A wonderfully compelling novel about desire, loneliness and the impact of time on relationships from the author of Paris Mon Amour

Description

When Clementine and Edouard's last child leaves home, the cracks in their marriage become impossible to ignore. Her work as a perfumer is no longer providing solace and her sense of self is withering. Then, her former lover resurfaces, decades after the end of their bisexual affair, and her world tilts irreversibly.

Set in Paris and Provence, this is an intimate portrait of a woman navigating conflicting desires and a troubled past whilst dreaming of a fulfilling future.

Very, very good - an intense and unflinching expose of desire and its legacy. - Elizabeth Buchan

Vividly passionate ... Costello's prose is reminiscent of masters like Leila Slimani. Thrillingly stylish. - Daisy Buchanan

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Set against the vibrant backdrop of French society, Scent by Isabel Costello is praised for its intense and unflinching exploration of desire and its lingering impact. Elizabeth Buchan lauds it as compelling, while Daisy Buchanan admires its passion and stylish prose reminiscent of literary masters. Mary Loudon highlights Costello's intelligence and storytelling prowess, describing the novel as inventive and vividly distinctive.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781739966027

Publisher: Muswell Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Muswell Press

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

Collections

Fiction General Fiction Isabel Costello Literary Fiction

About the Author

Isabel was chosen as Best Reviewer in the Saboteur Awards 2016 for her blog, The Literary Sofa, and received a Special Mention for Best Literature Reviewer in 2019. She is also a professionally qualified aromatherapist, which has led to a passionate interest in perfumery, one of the themes of her novel. She lives in London and travels to France as often as she can.