Erica Bauermeister, the author of the February Reese's Book Club pick
The Scent Keeper, presents a moving and evocative novel about
childhood stories, families lost and found, and how a fragrance conjures
memories capable of shaping the course of our lives.
Emmeline lives 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 glass bottles 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.
Captivating and emotional, 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.