{"product_id":"9780692603055","title":"A Perfumer's Secret","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePassion, rivalry and family secrets in the South of France. \"An intriguing story.\" (Anne Girard, author of \u003ci\u003eMadame Picasso\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZoe inherits a perfume scent that could be the key to understanding her mother's long-lost family and hidden past. It could also help her win a prestigious fragrance contract-and defeat her passionate rival, Philippe, once and for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when the formula is mysteriously stolen, she must embark on a life-changing quest to retrieve it. Set in the fragrant flower fields of Provence, this \"beautifully written\" (\u003ci\u003eReaders' Favorite\u003c\/i\u003e) tale will send you on a stunningly \"descriptive journey into a perfumer's world\" (best-selling author Juliette Sobanet).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBook club discussion guide included.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInterview with the Author\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat was your inspiration to write \u003ci\u003eA Perfumer's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen I visited France after college, I \"discovered\" perfume. It seemed so glamorous and French, and the creation aspect fascinated me. To create perfume is to be an artist-and art has always inspired me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe aspect of an inheritance and the fact that this story takes place in France make your novel sound similar to both \u003ci\u003eA Paris Apartment\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Perfume Collector\u003c\/i\u003e. What unique treasures will readers find in \u003ci\u003eA Perfumer's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy novel is a trip to Provence, set to the rhythm of scent. Zoe, the main character, is so passionate about perfume that she sees everything through that lens, offering a fresh perspective of the world around her. In the novel, you'll also find plenty of flower fields, sidewalk cafés, romantic walks along the coast... And there is the excitement of competition, as Zoe tries to win a major fragrance contract.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWould you call this a France romance?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it's a South of France romance! There are actually a few love stories in this novel: mother-daughter relationships, first love, friendship. But the most prominent is the romance between Zoe and Philippe, two perfumers whose passion for perfume turns into passion for each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat do you hope readers will take away from \u003ci\u003eA Perfumer's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI hope readers will rediscover scent and how just a whiff can transport us to a feeling, a place, a discovery. And I hope they will enjoy this little trip to Provence and the world of perfume!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you like reading about passion, family secrets and romance set in France, you'll enjoy \u003ci\u003eA Perfumer's Secret\u003c\/i\u003e. Thanks for reading!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZYX\/DISCOMAGIC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50032166764784,"sku":"9780692603055","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780692603055_p0.jpg?v=1784236979","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780692603055","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}