The Scent Keeper
Books | Fiction / Women
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Erica Bauermeister
Erica Bauermeister, the national bestselling author of The School of Essential Ingredients, presents a moving and evocative coming-of-age novel about childhood stories, families lost and found, and how a fragrance conjures memories capable of shaping the course of our lives. Emmeline lives an enchanted childhood on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won’t explain are the mysterious scents stored in the drawers that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world--a place of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. To understand her past, Emmeline must unlock the clues to her identity, a quest that challenges the limits of her heart and imagination.Lyrical and immersive, The Scent Keeper explores the provocative beauty of scent, the way it can reveal hidden truths, lead us to the person we seek, and even help us find our way back home.
Coming Of Age
Mystery
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Author
Erica Bauermeister
Pages
304
Publisher
St. Martin's Publishing Group
Published Date
2019-05-21
ISBN
1250200148 9781250200143
Ratings
Google: 4
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"I just loved this story, a girl that defines her world with sense of smell. Raised on a remote island (inspired by the Broughtons in British Columbia) by her father, Emmaline’s world shatters when she leaves the only world she’s known and has to learn to navigate the outside world. Highly recommend. "
"Unique and insightful story. Wish it buttoned up a few details better but leaves a few questions out there for the reader to ponder. "
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Samantha Goodnight
"I really wanted to read more about the transition to living with her mom, and a greater depth with the love interest "
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Kathryn Williams
"#2021LCH"
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Linda Howell