The Book of Lost Fragrances

"A simmering brew that mingles the erotic sensuality of Patrick Suskind's Perfume with the dark and timeless obsessions of Rider Haggard's classic, She. M.J. Rose has once again again dipped into the deep flask of history and brought those rich aromas of the past back to life through the eyes of Jac L'Etoile, a woman who has mastered the scent of conflict, passion and danger." --New York Times bestselling author Katherine Neville
"The Book of Lost Fragrances by M.J. Rose is an amazing novel, an utterly engrossing thriller that weaves together reincarnation, ancient Egypt, international intrigue, and a lost book of fragrances. Elegantly written, with unforgettable characters and flawlessly realized international settings, here is a novel that will keep you up all night--and leave you with powerful feelings of revelation, wonder, and the infinitude of human possibility." --New York Times bestselling author Douglas Preston
"A bewitching brew of history and suspense, as well as a deeply felt love story that transcends time, The Book of Lost Fragrances had me spellbound from the very beginning, taking me from Ancient Egypt to Napoleonic France to the mordern day. This is a book full of delicious surprises, superb research, and brilliantly drawn characters that will live on in your heart long after you turn the last page." --Anne Fortier, author of Juliet
"The Book of Lost Fragrances is one of those rare novels that reminds us of the beauty and enormous complexity of the human soul. The way Rose uses perfume's evocative power is both intelligent and intriguing - triggering her characters memories of their current lives as well as memories of their past lives. This novel is a marvelous discovery." --Javier Sierra
"The Book of Lost Fragrances resonates with spirit, blending myth with reality, tragedy with triumph, pain with joy. You'll find yourself questioning everything you believe--and wanting more." --New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry
"Clever, with beguiling characters; a wonderful mixture of suspense and pace and good old fashioned storytelling, and the research never gets in the way of the plot." --Kate Mosse, author of Labyrinth, Sepulchre, and The Winter Ghosts
"Deliciously sensual...Rose imbues her characters with rich internal lives in a complex plot that races to a satisfying finish."--Publisher's Weekly (starred)
"An absorbing and thrilling ride through the centuries."--Library Journal
"M. J. Rose's multi-stranded plot skillfully hits all the right buttons, blending exotic settings, romance, and paranormal fantasy with political intrigue into a colorful story that would be right at home as a Hollywood thriller."--New York Journal of Books
"Provocative...a sweeping sense of romance [and] history."--Cleveland Plain Dealer
"A fascinating mystery with many twists and turns...combines intrigue with a touch of history and a lesson in the art of making exotic perfume, a bit of education mixed with the proverbial whodunit."--The Free Lance-Star Review
"Compelling... suspenseful tale. Once you catch a whiff, you will be enchanted."--Associated Press
"Rose has entered another realm and written what is bound to be one of this year's best books."--Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Entertaining... working history, the science of scents and a mystery together with the aspects of a perfect thriller to create a perfect read."--Crimespree Magazine
"A time-defying journey filled with passion and danger...A kaleidoscope of memorable characters and exotic locales. Elements of both thriller and paranormal romance dominate, and the insights Rose offers on the methods and science of perfumery throughout history add a fascinating top note."--Shelf-Awareness.com
"Enthralling. A supple and elegant thriller. There is simply no more daring writer than MJ Rose, and her blisteringly original [novel] shows why."--Providence Journal