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A Secret Worth Dying For … Jac L’Etoile has always been haunted by visions of the past, her earliest memories infused with the exotic scents that she grew up with as the heir to a storied French perfume company. These worsened after her mother’s suicide until she finally found a doctor who helped her, teaching her to explore the mythological symbolism in her visions and thus lessen their painful impact. This ability led Jac to a wildly successful career as a... more

About M. Rose

M.J. Rose is the international bestselling author of twelve novels, one of which (The Reincarnationist) was the basis of the television series Past Lives. She... more


Published: March 1, 2012 by Simon and Schuster

Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy. Fiction. 384 pages

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  • All Critics: 17
  • Positive: 16
  • Negative: 1

  • S. Krishna's Books | 3 Apr 2012

    The Book of Lost Fragrances is one of those books that has something to offer everyone.

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  • So Misguided | 3 Apr 2012

    I certainly liked this book because of the perfume references but this type of mystery isn’t my favourite genre.

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  • My Bookish Ways | 11 Apr 2012

    If you love a good, rich mystery, combined with historical details and lyrical prose, you’ll really enjoy The Book of Lost Fragrances.

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  • Alexa Loves Books | 3 Apr 2012

    Read this novel if you enjoy adventure based on an interesting, intelligent premise.

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  • Layers of Thought | 29 Mar 2012

    If you’re interested in a thrilling read, have a curiosity about reincarnation, or like historical fiction and paranormal stories, then this will be a great book for you.

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  • BC Books | 14 Mar 2012

    What’s different about The Book of Lost Fragrances is that there is no mysterious/magical object, but a certain smell, concocted by the ancient Egyptians which brings one back vivid memories of past lives.

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  • Booklover Book Reviews | 13 Mar 2012

    There are so many interesting things going on in this novel, multiple adventure-filled story lines spanning history, all woven together almost effortlessly.

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  • Pure Textuality | 13 Mar 2012

    A suspense-filled mystery wrapped in intrigue tied up with a love story, The Book of Lost Fragrances is an incredible work of art that I will surely re-read many times in my life.

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  • Diary of an Eccentric | 3 Apr 2012

    She is a skilled storyteller, and I enjoyed going along for the ride.

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  • Chick Lit Plus | 26 Mar 2012

    I found The Book of Lost Fragrances hauntingly beautiful and suspenseful.

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  • From Left to Write | 19 Mar 2012

    If you like suspense novels that will whisk you away to different times and different countries, I highly recommend The Book of Lost Fragrances.

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  • Novel Reflections | 2 Apr 2012

    My favorite parts of the story were the flashbacks to the past lives of the main characters, especially their time in Ancient Egypt, and also the rich descriptions of the scents and smells the characters experienced.

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  • A Novel Source | 1 Mar 2012

    And in my opinion, The Book of Lost Fragrances is the absolute best one so far - and that's saying a lot because I loved The Reincarnationist, The Memorist and The Hypnotist.

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  • Lazy Daisy | 12 Mar 2012

    Highly recommended. I'm looking forward to reading more works by Rose.

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  • Red Room | 16 Mar 2012

    This is bold writing with an intriguing, original plot.

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  • Stargazerpuj's Book Blog | 18 Mar 2012

    Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys reading an adventure story about past-life memories and reincarnation.

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  • Historical Novel Society

    M.J. Rose spent over two and a half years traveling and researching this contemporary novel with flashbacks to ancient Egypt. I highly recommend this book.

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