Thanks to Staci Burt of St. Martin’s Press, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Scent Of Triumph’ by Jan Moran.
Book Description:
In this debut novel by recognized beauty expert Jan Moran, an aristocratic French perfumer is caught in the perils of WWII. Her family torn apart by the impending German invasion of France and Poland, Danielle Bretancourt must decide whether to stay in Europe to find her missing son or flee to the United States to save whose remaining.
Though heartbreaking at times, this story is inspiring as Danielle uses her passion of perfume to lift herself and her family out of the distress from the war. Jan is an expert in vintage perfumes and the creator of Scentsa, a touch-screen fragrance program in Sephora stores in the US, Canada, and elsewhere. Her knowledge brings a tangibility to the world of Scent of Triumph, as each chapter opens with a lyrical quote from Danielle’s journal.
About Jam Moran:
Photo Credit: Ginna Moran
JAN MORAN is the author of Fabulous Fragrances I and II, which earned spots on the Rizzoli Bookstore bestseller list. A fragrance and beauty expert, she has been featured in numerous publications and on television and radio, including CNN, Instyle, and O Magazine, and has spoken before prestigious organizations, including The American Society of Perfumers. She earned her MBA from Harvard Business school and attended the University of California at Los Angeles Extension Writers’ Program.
This giveaway is open to the U.S. and Canada and ends on April 12, 2015. Please use Rafflecopter to enter.
France, perfume, World War II – this sounds terrific to me!
A captivating novel, great locale and favorite era. Many thanks.
I think it’s awesome that the author uses a skill she has, such as beauty products, and write a book about it. Vintage perfume and the setting of the story sounds fascinating.
You can almost smell the cover. Love books about France and World War II and I too.
I like the historical aspect of this book
maybe the time period
Thanks.
Hi everyone! I’m so glad you’re all looking forward to reading Scent of Triumph! I’m also intrigued by the World War II era, and love Paris. With my background in perfumery, it was natural for me to combine these interests in my writing. And to imagine what many women through during the war, those who were trying to keep their families safe from harm, was at times utterly overwhelming.
Hope you enjoy reading the book, and feel free to reach out and say hello. I’m often on Twitter @janmoran, or Facebook (Jan Moran Books), or posting to my blog, http://www.JanMoranWrites.com.
Best,
Jan Moran