Scent of a Garden: A Novel

In the novel "The Perfumer," Asha "Poppy" Patel, a Paris perfumer, returns to her California roots after losing her sense of smell. She faces family drama, childhood friendships, and a former love while trying to forge her own path of rediscovery and heal an unscented life.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 299 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2023
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In this captivating novel, the author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave takes readers on a journey from the bustling streets of Paris to the picturesque vineyards of Napa Valley. Asha "Poppy" Patel, the daughter of proud hoteliers in Napa Valley, embarks on a different path as a perfumer in Paris, showcasing her exceptional talent for creating fragrances and her business acumen. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when her heightened sense of smell suddenly vanishes, jeopardizing her career and leaving her world muted. Determined to reclaim her sense of self, Poppy returns to her California roots, hoping that tending to her grandmother's massive aromatic garden will bring her the restorative hope she seeks.

However, upon her arrival, Poppy is met with a devastating sight: the land upon which the beautiful garden once thrived has been uprooted and destroyed. The years she spent away from her home have taken a toll on her, loosening the ties she once held dear to her past. Torn between her mother's desire for her to embrace her family's legacy and her father's yearning for her to forge her own path, Poppy is determined to chart her own course of rediscovery.

As she navigates through family drama, childhood friendships, and a former love, Poppy must confront the challenges that lie ahead. She must learn to balance her responsibilities with her own desires, to heal the wounds of the past, and to create a future of her own choosing. Through her journey, Poppy discovers the power of self-discovery, the importance of family, and the beauty of taking risks.

This novel is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength of love and connection. It reminds us that even in the face of adversity, we have the power to rebuild, to grow, and to create a life that is truly our own.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 139 x 212 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781542039086