The Scent Keeper

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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.

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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. "

Jackie Davidson

"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

"It took a while to grab my attention. I didn’t really understand what was going on until 1/3 into the book. "

Karen Appleget

"Some parts where slow but it was overall a beautiful story of love, loss, and self discovery. I loved the mc Emmeline and the love interest Fisher. Emmeline’s parents where difficult to like until digging deeper and learning who they really where."

Celeana

"Oh I l really enjoyed this book. The writing was beautiful and I enjoyed the story. I didn't want it to end. "

Sarah Beausoleil

"Was not a book I enjoyed"

Tracey Oaks

"Unique and interesting fiction!"

Susan Randlett

"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

"One of the most unusual plots ever. Not strange enough to suspend belief! One of the best reads ever and I read a lot!"

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Linda Howell

"This book was incredibly slow and dull. I kept waiting for some big reveal or twist that unfortunately never same. Possibly the worst book I’ve ever read. "