The Perfumer’s Secret

Set during World War II, this historical novel explores themes of love, war, and family through the voices of two women from different generations connected by perfume and a mysterious journal. Stella Penhallam traces her family’s past through her great-aunt Iris's diary, uncovering secrets that may help save their perfumery business, while Iris’s story depicts her struggles in war-torn Europe as she creates enchanting scents amidst chaos. As their stories intertwine, the characters’ journeys reveal how the power of scent and heritage shape their destinies.