{"product_id":"the-lost-perfumes-of-paris-a-novel-large-print-9780063571990","title":"The Lost Perfumes of Paris: A Novel (Large Print)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet against the backdrop of mid-century Parisian glamour and the timeless art of perfumery, a captivating tale of resilience, love, and the intoxicating pursuit of passion.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eÉlodie Limeaux's beloved mother, Aurore, was the most legendary perfumer in France before World War II, renowned for the exquisite fragrances she created for the family company, the House of Limeaux. Now in her twenties, Élodie longs to join the family business. Her father, however, has refused to let her follow in her late mother's footsteps and Élodie has had to fight to become a mere lab assistant at Limeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Élodie plans to enter the Essence of Paris contest run by the French Perfume Institute, hoping that a win will secure investment from Swiss banker Monsieur Caspari, who is looking to launch a new scent for women--and possibly to buy the House of Limeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpressed with Élodie's drive and talent, Caspari agrees to back her, provided that she collaborates with his son, Marcelo. Élodie is forced to agree, although Marcelo strikes her as a wealthy dilettante--albeit an extremely charming one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen they join forces, though, Élodie is surprised to discover Marcelo's passion for perfume is genuine, his obsession as deep as hers. With Marcelo by her side, Élodie battles family betrayals and corporate sabotage, searching for that elusive essence of Paris that will launch her career...and possibly the love of a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christine Wells\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William Morrow Large Print\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 464\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.05lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.99h x 5.99w x 1.11d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063571990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWells, Christine:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristine Wells\u003c\/strong\u003e writes historical fiction featuring strong, fascinating women. From early childhood, she drank in her father's tales about the real kings and queens behind popular nursery rhymes, and she has been a keen student of history ever since. She began her first novel while working as a corporate lawyer and has gone on to write about periods ranging from Georgian England to post World War II France. Christine is passionate about helping other writers learn the craft and business of writing fiction and enjoys mentoring and teaching workshops. She loves dogs, running, the beach, and fossicking for antiques, and lives with her family in Brisbane, Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Christine Wells \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48913005412509,"sku":"9780063571990","price":33.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_d3f6653d-c74d-4d89-a34d-70dedc6f6172.jpg?v=1789548984","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-lost-perfumes-of-paris-a-novel-large-print-9780063571990","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}