The Collector of Dying Breaths

A richly imagined Gothic novel that spans centuries, the story follows René le Florentin, a talented perfumer in 16th-century Florence and France, who holds secret knowledge—including a mysterious formula for reanimation. In the present day, mythologist Jac L’Etoile becomes captivated by René’s legendary work and the quest for immortality, leading her to confront dangerous secrets and dark motives. Set against immersive historical and modern settings, the novel explores themes of obsession, legacy, and the true meaning of immortality.