A sweeping and suspenseful tale of secrets, intrigue, and lovers separated by time, all connected through the mystical qualities of a perfume created in the days of Cleopatra–and lost for 2,000 years.
Jac L’Etoile has always been haunted by the past, her memories infused with the exotic scents that she grew up surrounded by as the heir to a storied French perfume company. In order to flee the pain of those remembrances–and of her mother’s suicide–she moved to America. Now, fourteen years later she and her brother have inherited the company along with it’s financial problems. But when Robbie hints at an earth-shattering discovery in the family archives and then suddenly goes missing–leaving a dead body in his wake–Jac is plunged into a world she thought she’d left behind.Back in Paris to investigate her brother’s disappearance, Jac becomes haunted by the legend the House of L’Etoile has been espousing since 1799. Is there a scent that can unlock the mystery of reincarnation – or is it just another dream infused perfume?The Book of Lost Fragrances fuses history, passion, and suspense, moving from Cleopatra’s Egypt and the terrors of revolutionary France to Tibet’s battle with China and the glamour of modern-day Paris. Jac’s quest for the ancient perfume someone is willing to kill for becomes the key to understanding her own troubled past.
Jac L’Etoile has always been haunted by the past, her memories infused with the exotic scents that she grew up surrounded by as the heir to a storied French perfume company. In order to flee the pain of those remembrances–and of her mother’s suicide–she moved to America. Now, fourteen years later she and her brother have inherited the company along with it’s financial problems. But when Robbie hints at an earth-shattering discovery in the family archives and then suddenly goes missing–leaving a dead body in his wake–Jac is plunged into a world she thought she’d left behind.Back in Paris to investigate her brother’s disappearance, Jac becomes haunted by the legend the House of L’Etoile has been espousing since 1799. Is there a scent that can unlock the mystery of reincarnation – or is it just another dream infused perfume?The Book of Lost Fragrances fuses history, passion, and suspense, moving from Cleopatra’s Egypt and the terrors of revolutionary France to Tibet’s battle with China and the glamour of modern-day Paris. Jac’s quest for the ancient perfume someone is willing to kill for becomes the key to understanding her own troubled past.
In celebration of publication, chicklitplus.com is offering one sample of perfume, Ames Soeurs, available as a tie in with the book. Please leave a comment below, stating what your favorite scent is, and we will draw a winner at random. Please note this giveaway is open to US/Canada residents only. Contest ends at 9:00PM (central time) March 28th. Thank you to Kate @ Meryl L Moss Media Relations for sponsoring this giveaway!
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I’ve been hearing so much about this book from all the blogs I would love to read it!
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What a great review! I’ll definitely have to get my hands on this book asap!
I’ve always read about Cleopatra and her many men and wondered if she had a favorite perfume to entice them.
By the way, my favorite scent is Jasmine.
My favorite scent is lavendar. I love using the essential oils. ssandmoen(at)yahoo(dot)com
Man, what a great book!
I love all citrus scents!
My all time favorite perfume is Jardin de Bagatelle by Guerlaine. But right now I am in love with rose the one by Dolce & Gabbana. I have to wear something that no one else around me is wearing. No drugstore perfumes for me ! I would be honored to win and wear your perfume sample.
My favorite scent is almond!
My favorite scent is grass that has been freshly mowed! There’s nothing like it!
This contest is now closed. The winner is Sharon Castaneda with jasmine as her favorite scent. Sharon- please email me your address @chicklitplus@gmail.com.
Thank you to all of you for participating. There will be many more contests and giveaways…so stay tuned.