Set between privileged lifestyles and gritty realities, The Perfumer: Scent of Triumph is one woman's story of courage, spirit, and resilience.
A young French perfumer. A world at war. A personal vengeance that could destroy a family.
Europe, 1939: At the dawn of World War II, French perfumer Danielle Bretancourt and her German husband strive to ensure their family's safety, yet neither can foresee the ultimate cost. From London to Paris, Danielle struggles to find her missing child and aid the French Resistance, even as she grieves her losses.
As the war intensifies, Danielle is forced to seek refuge in America to save the lives of her remaining family. She draws on her skills as a talented perfumer to lift her family out of crushing poverty. Yet even as she forges a new life among the Hollywood elite, she cannot forget her child nor the man who risked everything for her. Even an ocean away, she discovers that safety remains an illusion.
"Readers will devour this page-turner as the mystery and passions spin out. VERDICT: A solid pick for fans of historical romances combined with a heartbreaking mystery." - Library Journal
"A novel that gives fans of romantic sagas a compelling voice to follow." - Booklist
"We were spellbound by the thread of deception weaving the book's characters into a tangled web, and turned each page anticipating the outcome." - The Mercury News
"A delicious novel that makes you long for chocolate." - Ciao Tutti
"Jan Moran is the new queen of the epic romance." - Rebecca Forster, USA Today Bestselling Author
"A feel-good book in which the love between family members and the love for chocolate is central." - About My Bookshelf
"A wonderful, smoothly written. The love of chocolate drips from the page. Full of intrigue, love, secrets, and romance." - Lekker Lezen