Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer

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A tale of sensual obsession and bloodlust in 18th-century Paris, featuring Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, a gifted and abominable man whose wickedness was matched only by his unique ambition: mastery of scent. Praised as an astonishing tour de force, a fantastic tale of murder and twisted eroticism, and a remarkable debut, this erotic masterpiece is described as ingenious, absorbing, witty, stylish, and unlike anything else. A meditation on death, desire, and decay, it explores a domain that leaves no traces in history.

About the Author

Patrick Süskind was born near Munich in 1949 and studied medieval and modern history at the University of Munich. His first play, The Double Bass, was written in 1980 and became an international success. His first novel, Perfume was also an internationally acclaimed bestseller and continues to be considered a classic. He is also the author of The Pigeon and Mr. Summer’s Story, and a coauthor of the enormously successful German television series Kir Royal. Patrick Süskind lives and writes in Munich.

Crime, Thriller & Mystery
9780141041155 ISBN
Patrick Süskind Book Author