Many thanks to netgalley for this ARC. I loved the first two in the series and the last installment did not disappoint. We hear from beloved known characters and meet new ones too. This book is very relational and explores parent-child, in-law, sibling, and husband-wife relationships. I think this exploration is thoughtful, realistic and a strength of this book and the series as a whole. Can't wait for more from Alka Joshi!

This is the final volume in the Jaipur Trilogy. It continues the story that began with The Henna Artist. The main character in this volume is Radha, the young sister of Lakshmi, who had moved to Paris. She is now the mother of two and embarking on an exciting career as a perfumist. The story points out that the challenges of being a working, independent woman are not confined to India. Radha's husband has trouble accepting the importance she places on her work. And old memories from the past of the son she left behind are resurfacing with greater frequency. She returns to India to find answers for her perfume and herself.
This is a review of an eGalley provided by NetGalley.

I've been enjoying the Jaipur trilogy and loved the previous two books. This had what I was looking for in the final chapter, it does what I was looking for and was a strong chapter. It does what I was looking for and loved the world that was built, Alka Joshi has a great writing style and I can't wait to read more from the author.

"But what does this have to do with me?” I ask Kanta. Even now, I find it hard to look directly into her eyes, focusing instead on her forehead or her hands or the crimson glass bangles on her arm. Is it guilt I feel for abandoning her as a friend? For secretly hating her because she got to raise my baby and I didn’t? For ignoring her pleas to resume our former friendship?"

Absolutely love this series and this installment was wonderful. Loved reading about the new adventures and hearing about loved characters. I recommend this series to my patrons all the time!

I can't thank NetGalley enough for allowing me to read the digital ARC for "The Perfumist of Paris". I have been a devoted reader of Alka Joshi's and have been eagerly awaiting the second, "The Secret Keeper of Jaipur" and the conclusion "The Perfumist of Paris" since I finished "The Henna Artist".

I thought it was beautiful to see the story ark begin with Radha and end with her. Radha's journey through life has been one I have been captivated by. Radha begins as this bold, powerful character at a young 13 years old, to then be so close to becoming a perfumer in Paris and then come face to face with her past. Radha's journey has truly been a battle of emotions and understanding oneself as well as others. Will the danger that has always been on the horizon strike? Can Radha let her guard down? Will Radha's past destroy or absolve her?

I could not put this book down. While I am hungry for another book, I am satiated and satisfied with the story. I will eagerly wait until this book comes out in stores and will buy a physical copy to keep next to its predecessors.

The Perfumist of Paris nearly ties this fabulous trilogy in a boy, following Radha many years after the events of The Henna Artist.

It was delightful as always to visit the same characters we love. Anyone who loved the previous two books will appreciate this book- and the added complexity of Radha dealing with the trauma of her past as shown in previous books.

As a loyal fan of Alka Joshi, I suspected that I would love this story. Yet it exceeded my expectations.

If you have not read the first two books in this trilogy, I strongly encourage you to do so before reading “The Perfumist of Paris.”

As mentioned in previous reviews, Joshi brilliantly brings the sights and smells of Paris and India to life in her stories.

If this is the last in this series, I am truly going to miss these characters. But I eagerly look forward to Joshi’s next novel. Another extremely enthusiastic five stars. Highly recommended!

I adored all three books in this series. I am particularly interested in essential oils, so smell for me is introguing, and the is book brought smells to life. The writing is beautiful. The characters are strong. The plot is interesting. The setting is exotic. All around winner.

I have loved every book in this saga, and I am sad to see it end. Alka Joshi is incredibly talented; she creates unforgettable characters and stories that are captivating. While I wish there were more stories to come in this series, I am excited to see what Joshi comes up with next. Readers of The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur will. not be disappointed!
Thank you to NetGalley and to Harlequin Publishing for the e-galley.

Thank you everyone for this early copy of The Perfumist of Paris!

Best book of the series, by far. I loved the connection to the other books, the mystery, the culture clash, the redemption. Joshi does a wonderful job with her descriptions and illustrations of the different cultures. Loved every moment, and wanted more!

The third book is an amazing series, this book is a thrall to the senses, Wonderful, captivating writing gives this novel the depth and ability to pull in any reader. I highly recommend this author and all three of her books I have read have been nothing less than fantastic.