This is the first book I read by MJ Rose and I truly enjoyed this from cover to cover. I loved the weaving of the stories with the contemporary characters that had continued centuries of family tradition in the perfumurie business.How fun and interesting to learn all that goes into creating the beautiful scents that we enjoy today; the historical aspects of the perfume business were enlightening. I have visited Paris before and loved being transported back there again. A very intriguing read and excellent mystery.