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The Perfumist of Paris
The Perfumist of Paris: A novel from the bestselling author of The Henna Artist | Alka Joshi
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"A stunning portrait of a woman blossoming into her full powerthis 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 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 passionthe 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 Agrawomen 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 herupending her carefully managed world and threatening to destroy a vulnerable marriage. The Jaipur Trilogy Book 1: The Henna Artist Book 2: The Secret Keeper of Jaipur Book 3: The Perfumist of Paris
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eanderson
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A pretty day to finish a beautiful book! I loved it and it was worth reading! 🎧😊😍

robinb What a wonderful (cool) spot for Matty! ☀️ 10mo
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A great ending to this feel good trilogy. I enjoyed the descriptions of smells and feelings, it reminded me of the book The Scent Keeper. Parts felt repetitive, as in readers are repeatedly told the same information about characters from the first two books. This would probably be nice if you were picking this book up first, but I found it tiresome. Overall, still a pick!

Susanita She posted on Facebook about a fourth book. Maybe she just means her fourth book??? 10mo
CollapsingLibrary @Susanita really?? I thought I saw somewhere this was supposed to be the end, and it ended in a way that felt like it‘d be the last to me. I‘ll have to check it out! 10mo
Susanita I think it‘s a standalone? The post isn‘t completely clear on that… 10mo
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janeycanuck
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I love a writer who researches the hell out of anything and then weaves it in without making it feel like reading Wikipedia. Joshi just throws little tidbits into the narrative in such a seamless way!

I didn‘t think Radha‘s story was going to be for me. But I loved the whole perfume aspect, which I was really wary about going in. The epilogue was a little saccharine but I think Joshi was just clearly marking the end of these stories.

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Erin.Elizabeth10
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Third in the series! I think it‘s ⬆️ than the 2nd one, but still ⬇️ than the 1st one. The setting is very nice, taking place between France and India. I definitely learned a lot about perfume and scents! I think the only thing for me is that it could have been shorter. It felt like the plot dragged out a little bit. But I‘m glad I completed the series!

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angieinwonderland
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I loved the themes of the book. I loved the setting as well. I like being able to catch up with the characters I had already come to know in her previous 2. I thought the long chapters and pacing interfered with the feeling of getting properly immersed. That's just a personal preference.

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vlwelser
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This is a perfectly enjoyable third addition to this series. Radha is navigating family life and trying to have a successful career. The Henna Artist was epic. This was really good also. I would not read it alone. You sort of need the backstory.

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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 11mo
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MaggieCarr
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Best read in order for full character development, setting, and timeline it's historical but with so much I could relate to in how far humans still need to go to see men & women as equals. This story takes place in Paris & India in the 1970s and yet so many of themes and internal dialog remains profoundly realistic 50+ years later. Cast of characters is extremely helpful for quick reference.

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deliasson
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Excellent! I love the passion that Radha feels for her work. Her quest for finding meaning in her life makes me want to go to Europe and travel.

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rachelm
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An absolutely stunning third book in this series. I love it so 💕 the Paris and Agra settings, the science of perfume, the family stories… so great

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"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 readers 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."

FULL SPOTLIGHT: https://tinyurl.com/yfe22bvj

Have you read her other two books - THE HENNA ARTIST and THE SECRET KEEPER OF JAIPUR?

@thealkajoshi

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Mpcacher
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This is the final book in the trilogy that started with “The Henna Artist“ and I am sad to say goodbye to it. The series is filled with strong female characters and this book takes you into the fascinating world of perfume making. It is both a compelling story about the role of women in 1974 in both France and India and a wonderful tribute to women. I really enjoyed it and am sure I will be thinking of the power of scent for days. 4.5/5 stars.