You may have noticed I've been reviewing a lot of books on perfume and gardens lately on Goodreads. This has been research for my new novel, The Perfumer's Challenge, which is now available as an ebook, paperback, and free to read on KDP.

The Perfumer's Challenge



If you are looking for some escapism, mystery and light fantasy, you will enjoy this first book in a new series.

Here is the blurb:
For hundreds of years, the owners of Elysium House and Hespero Hall have held a challenge to create a mysterious perfume. No one knows when the contest will be held, and no one knows the prize. Nor can anyone say what happened to the previous contenders.
In the year 1812, London is abuzz with rumours the challenge is being held again. All England’s perfumers are desperate to receive an invitation.
Violet Langford has arrived at Elysium House to assist Lady Eleanor Harcourt and hopes to find clues to her father’s past.
But when Violet receives a scented letter, she realises Eleanor has other intentions. Violet has been chosen to compete.
The Perfumer’s Challenge is about to begin.

Think Jane Austen crossed with Night Circus with some Gothic chills!

Happy reading.