About the book
From Paris to Venice, One Woman’s Wartime Secret Could Save Everything.
A sweeping, breathtaking and heartbreaking story from the author The Paris Affair
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In order to save her family’s future, Stella Penhallam is forced to uncover the secrets of their past…
With her family’s perfumery in dire straits, Stella Penhallam needs a miracle. So, when her great-aunt’s journal from 1940s Paris lands on her desk, Stella realises that the missing pages could hold the answers she seeks.
In 1939, as war breaks out across Europe, Iris Penhallam is forced into an impossible situation, one that will cause her world to come crashing down.
Paris is no longer safe, and when her mentor’s family in Italy is at risk from Mussolini’s fascist thugs, Iris must find a way to save them. Using her role as a perfumer, she travels to Venice on the Orient Express under the guise of creating five intoxicating scents with her fellow apprentice, Alessandro.
Five scents that are lost to the war along with the man she loves.
As Stella delves deeper into the past, the two lives of these women intertwine in the present and the five lost scents will forge the start of their future...
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PRAISE FOR THE PARIS AFFAIR:
‘A sweeping, and heartfelt tale of love and sacrifice’ Amanda Geard, author of The Moon Gate
‘This is a heart wrenching story of love, bravery, and impossible choices’ Louise Fein, author The London Bookshop Affair
'I loved every page of this gorgeous, transportive, and highly moving tale!’ Jenny Ashcroft, author of Beneath A Burning Sky
‘An epic tale of love and loss.’ Caroline Khoury, author of Still Unwritten
Editions of Perfumer's Secret
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781405958806
- EBook
- ISBN 9781405958813
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781405984935
Read an Excerpt
From Paris to Venice, One Woman’s Wartime Secret Could Save Everything.
A sweeping, breathtaking and heartbreaking story from the author The Paris Affair
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In order to save her family’s future, Stella Penhallam is forced to uncover the secrets of their past…
With her family’s perfumery in dire straits, Stella Penhallam needs a miracle. So, when her great-aunt’s journal from 1940s Paris lands on her desk, Stella realises that the missing pages could hold the answers she seeks.
In 1939, as war breaks out across Europe, Iris Penhallam is forced into an impossible situation, one that will cause her world to come crashing down.
Paris is no longer safe, and when her mentor’s family in Italy is at risk from Mussolini’s fascist thugs, Iris must find a way to save them. Using her role as a perfumer, she travels to Venice on the Orient Express under the guise of creating five intoxicating scents with her fellow apprentice, Alessandro.
Five scents that are lost to the war along with the man she loves.
As Stella delves deeper into the past, the two lives of these women intertwine in the present and the five lost scents will forge the start of their future...
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PRAISE FOR THE PARIS AFFAIR:
‘A sweeping, and heartfelt tale of love and sacrifice’ Amanda Geard, author of The Moon Gate
‘This is a heart wrenching story of love, bravery, and impossible choices’ Louise Fein, author The London Bookshop Affair
'I loved every page of this gorgeous, transportive, and highly moving tale!’ Jenny Ashcroft, author of Beneath A Burning Sky
‘An epic tale of love and loss.’ Caroline Khoury, author of Still Unwritten
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perfumer's Secret about?
From Paris to Venice, One Woman’s Wartime Secret Could Save Everything.
A sweeping, breathtaking and heartbreaking story from the author The Paris Affair
----
In order to save her family’s future, Stella Penhallam is forced to uncover the secrets of their past…
With her family’s perfumery in dire straits, Stella Penhallam needs a miracle. So, when her great-aunt’s journal from 1940s Paris lands on her desk, Stella realises that the missing pages could hold the answers she seeks.
In 1939, as war breaks out across Europe, Iris Penhallam is forced into an impossible situation, one that will cause her world to come crashing down.
Paris is no longer safe, and when her mentor’s family in Italy is at risk from Mussolini’s fascist thugs, Iris must find a way to save them. Using her role as a perfumer, she travels to Venice on the Orient Express under the guise of creating five intoxicating scents with her fellow apprentice, Alessandro.
Five scents that are lost to the war along with the man she loves.
As Stella delves deeper into the past, the two lives of these women intertwine in the present and the five lost scents will forge the start of their future...
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PRAISE FOR THE PARIS AFFAIR:
‘A sweeping, and heartfelt tale of love and sacrifice’ Amanda Geard, author of The Moon Gate
‘This is a heart wrenching story of love, bravery, and impossible choices’ Louise Fein, author The London Bookshop Affair
'I loved every page of this gorgeous, transportive, and highly moving tale!’ Jenny Ashcroft, author of Beneath A Burning Sky
‘An epic tale of love and loss.’ Caroline Khoury, author of Still Unwritten
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Perfumer's Secret?
Fiction > Romance > Historical romance
Where can I read a sample of Perfumer's Secret?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781405958806
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Perfumer's Secret?
Fiona Schneider
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Perfumer's Secret is available as paperback(ISBN 9781405958806) and ebook(ISBN 9781405958813) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781405984935)
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