The Perfumer's Secret

“Utterly captivating and hugely insightful. Marks the emergence of a tremendously wise and talented novelist.”—Andrew Solomon, Pulitzer Prize finalist and National Book Award winner

“A beautifully written, emotionally resonant novel that left a lasting impression.”—Readers’ Favorite, FIVE STARS

“As original and complex as the finest perfumes … compelling.” —Mary Kay Zuravleff, author of Oprah’s Spring Reading List selection, American Ending

“Brilliantly written, compelling, and profoundly sensual… a tour de force!”—Carole Bumpus, author of Adventures on Land & Sea: Searching for Culinary Pleasures in Provence and along the Côte d’Azur

“Captivating. Blending the allure of a love story with a dark secret and a heartrending choice.”—Louisa Treger, author of The Times Historical Fiction Book of the Year Madwoman

“Current, sophisticated, and sexy. A high-octane romp.” —Gretchen Cherington, author of The Butcher, The Embezzler, and the Fall Guy, winner Maine 2024 Book Award Nonfiction

“A well-crafted tale of self-discovery with a compelling protagonist.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Strong characters and a deep knowledge of France’s perfume culture make this a delightful escape read.”—Sujata Massey, author of The Widows of Malabar Hill one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time

“A deftly plotted suspense, a sexy love story, a fascinating, insider guide to the secret business of perfume. An ending that will keep me thinking for a very long time.” —Sheri T. Joseph author of Edge of the Known World Winner 2024 Best New Fiction, American Fiction Awards

“So sassy, so relevant, and yet a classic. Hooked from page one.” —Julia Hobsbawm OBE, author of The Simplicity Principle

Neroli Lacey has been training to write delicious fiction for clever women her whole life. As a journalist, she wrote for all the great British newspapers: The Times, The Daily Telegraph, The Independent, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, The Evening Standard and for Vogue, Tatler, and The New Statesman. She’s also been an investment banker and commodity futures trader. She’s traveled all through Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. She’s the proud mother of two wildly spirited daughters and an adventurous stepson. She and her husband divide their time between New York City and a medieval village in the South of France.

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