by Alka Joshi
First published 2023
In 1950s Paris, Bea Delacroix's talent as a perfumer is overshadowed by her famous husband's success. When a long-buried family secret comes to light, Bea must choose between the life she's always known and the truth she's uncovered. Risking everything, she embarks on a quest that leads her through the city's elegant salons and into the hearts of two very different men. As Bea unravels the mystery of her past, her passion for scent and life is rekindled, transforming her in ways she never imagined.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, historical-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Paris
Period: 1950s
368 pages · Hardcover · MIRA