Literary Fiction
A queer American ex-pat thief in Nazi-occupied Paris crafts perfumes and navigates espionage in a sensual, gripping historical mystery.
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A queer American ex-pat thief in Nazi-occupied Paris crafts perfumes and navigates espionage in a sensual, gripping historical mystery.
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The Perfume Thief lyrically savors the myths and lore of fragrance ‘made of whispers, of secrets written in the cream of your coffee,’ wrapped in a gripping historical mystery. . . [Schaffert] delivers an unusual, clever tale that captures the nuances of Paris under occupation, featuring resilient characters fighting for the city’s soul.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor romantic themes; no explicit content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence related to wartime occupation; not graphic.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not frequent.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol; not central or glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central LGBTQ+ characters and identity themes in queer fiction context.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Moderate focus on wartime occupation and resistance themes.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Moderate depiction of wartime suffering and coercion.
Other
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