The Perfumer: Scent of Triumph in Bloomington, MN

A young French perfumer. A world at war. A personal vengeance that could destroy a family.
**From a USA Today Bestselling Author**
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. Set between privileged lifestyles and gritty realities,
The Perfumer: Scent of Triumph
is one woman's story of courage, spirit, and resilience.
Originally published by St. Martin's Press as
Scent of Triumph
. Other historical sagas by Jan Moran include
The Chocolatier
,
The Winemakers
, and
Hepburn's Necklace
.
REVIEWS
"
A sweeping tale
that transports readers from the
lavender-scented fields of Provence
to the
pulsing boulevards of Paris
... Heartbreaking,
evocative, and inspiring
...a
powerful journey
."
-
Allison Pataki,
New York Times
Bestselling Author of
The Accidental Empress
"A novel that gives fans of romantic sagas
a compelling voice
to follow."
- Booklist
"A
stylish, compelling
story of a family. What sets this apart is the
backdrop of perfumery
that suffuses the story with the delicious aromas - a
remarkable
feat!" -
Liz Trenow,
The Forgotten Seamstress
gripping World War II story
of
poignant love
and devastating, heart-wrenching loss." -
Gill Paul,
USA Today
and
Toronto Globe & Mail
The Secret Wife
sweeping saga
of one woman's journey through World War II and her
unwillingness to give up
even when faced with the toughest challenges."
Anita Abriel, Author of
The Light After the War
"Readers will devour this page-turner
as the
passions
spin out." -
Library Journal
"Hard to put down...
captivating
. A 'must-read.'"
―
Marvel Fields, Chairman, American Society of Perfumers