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The October Read: The Secret Ways of Perfume by Cristina Caboni

The Secret Ways of Perfume by Cristina Caboni

This month, we’re revisiting an international bestselling novel by Cristina Caboni that makes fragrance and scent the centre of the plot.

Elena Rossini has a rare gift: She has the ability to decipher the ingredients of a perfume from its scent alone. Passed down through generations of her family, Elena’s ability delights as easily as it overwhelms, especially when she catches a scent in the air that evokes painful memories of her mother.

For so long, Elena has avoided the world that was her past. But when a betrayal destroys her dreams for the future, her best friend lures her from Florence to Paris. There, Elena finds that when she is wrapped in the essences of flowers, herbs, and spices, she doesn’t feel quite so alone.

“Remember, Elena, perfume is the truth. The only thing that really counts. Perfume never lies, perfume is what we are, it’s our true essence.”

Once again immersed in the ancient craft of perfumery, Elena searches for a celebrated family recipe that no perfumer has been able to replicate. And as she opens herself up to secret scents and distant memories, Elena discovers the very essence of the woman she could become…


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  • Elizabeth Vlug
    October 4, 2022 at 7:00 pm

    Adding to my reading list. Thanks!

  • Linda L
    October 3, 2022 at 2:49 am

    It will definitely be an informative and interesting read.

  • Brenda Elkins
    October 2, 2022 at 7:47 pm

    This sounds l8ke an interesting read.

  • Cynthia Sacks
    October 1, 2022 at 4:38 pm

    I have a feeling this will be added to my TBR pile! @cindy_sacks

  • September Dee
    October 1, 2022 at 11:19 am

    My kind of book and look at that gorgeous cover! I will be looking for this.

  • Angela Citrigno
    October 1, 2022 at 10:43 am

    I will be adding this book to my must read list.