The Perfumist of Paris: A Novel (The Jaipur Trilogy, 3) Paperback – March 26, 2024

Continued story written so well you are transported in time looking forward to the next chapter Alka Joshi is a masterful writer bravo 👏👏

I have never been a one for happy endings but oh my I was so looking forward to these books and might probably end up reading the entire series once again love love this series

Read this trilogy in order. The characters grow little by little ripening into the heart of the reader. No spoilers in this review, so you won't read details either. Lakshmi is prevalent in all books. She is the Henna Artist. She is a strong lady, lovable, driven & and self-aware. Other characters, and there are many, are usually connected to Lakshmi in some way.As a bonus, the reader gets to feel what it's like to live in India. I could almost taste the food, smell the surroundings & see the places they live. The characters in the 3 books grow up, and new characters are added little by little. By the end of book 3, there are many characters with different backgrounds & personalities. The primary characters are in all books.Several real-life dilemmas occur & the ways they are handled keep the reader thinking.

This is such a beautiful story and it makes me happy I discovered this trilogy.It’s so much more than letting go of past mistakes/painful experiences. It’s about developing confidence and making your passions and dreams bear fruit.You also get to learn about other cultures and customs,etc.This author, Alka Joshi makes you take in all the sights, smells, feelings, politics, and how different social levels live their lives.

I loved, loved all three books! You will want chai tea and scents of India ! The descriptions make you almost smell them and drink them in. The characters will live with you for years to come. What more praise can you give these amazing books but wanting more?

This series is so enjoyable! Great way to appreciate another culture, learn about the healing powers of essential oils, and great storylines. I found it hard to put down!

The third book is all about the sister some years later. After giving up her baby Nikki to Laskmis good friends, she went to school in Auckland and met her husband Pierre. They needed up getting married and moving to Paris. She began her work for a company as a perfumist. They have 2 beautiful daughters, a mother in law who tried to help out and a great friend she has since boarding school. But life is not as great as it seems. Her husband is frustrated with her for spending so much time at work and neglecting her “motherly” duties. When she gets asked to head a new project to find scents for “forgotten women” in paintings, she realizes that she really enjoys her job and is not willing to walk away from it that easily. Nikki always is the back of her mind and she misses India.The book had a very slow start. What I mostly enjoyed about the previous books was a little glimpse of India, its culture, food and their relationships. It didn’t get there until more than half way through and the rest of the book was good, but it is my least favorite of the 3.

All three books very well-written. Loved the characters who were beautifully developed. Great attention to authentic details and language. I recommend.