Mira Books The Perfumist of Paris

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3d in series , loved all three books .. worth reading .. transports you with each book.

They aren't lying! This is the best book...at least slightly better than Book 2. Here, we are reintroduced to Radha, Lakshmi's little sister who is now all grown up, 32 years old, married and with two children. She is trying hard to become a stellar perfumist of Paris and we all know she has a nose for scents and is very intelligent. However, when she learns that her firstborn will be showing up in Paris...all hell breaks loose- and the scent of normalcy quickly turns sour.This book had me in my emotions. It is addictive! First of all, Radha was a brat growing up(in some ways), and although she has grown up, there are brief moments when you want to smack sense into her. Secondly, the betrayals! Radha will learn she can't trust anyone who smiles in your face. I wish I could say more, but you must read this.The only ones she can trust, is her trusted circle: Lakshmi(the Henna Artist/Medicine Woman) and Malik.If you take a moment to reflect, you will find that the trilogy comes full circle with subtle commentary of what womanhood means to each person no matter where they are from. This was such a beautiful, well written trilogy overall and I am truly saddened because I have grown very fond of these fictional characters as if they were my own family.

I love this book

This is the third and last book in The Jaipur Trilogy). The first book was The Henna Artist, and of the three, it was definitely Joshi's tour de force and one that I highly recommend if you haven't already read it. The Perfumist of Paris ends the trilogy, albeit a little forced in places, but still fascinating. Joshi's books are great escapism and a pleasure for all the senses, particularly the power of scent associated with food, places and memories.

I read "Henna Artist" and loved it, and this book is also terrific!