A Scented Palace
The Secret History of Marie Antoinette's Perfumer
Feydeau, Elisabeth De
Lizop, Jane (TRN)
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BOOK SUMMARY
A new perspective on Marie Antoinette and the French court told through the story of her personal perfumer, Jean-Louis Fargeon
BOOK SYNOPSIS
This book offers a new look at the world of Marie Antoinette through the story of her personal and exclusive perfumer, Jean-Louis Fargeon. Jean-Louis served Marie for fourteen years until 1789 when the Revolution swept across France, its wrath aimed at the extravagances of the Royal Court and those who served it. Fargeon, a lifelong supporter of the Republican cause but a purveyor to the court, was in a dangerous position. Yet he remained fiercely loyal to Marie Antoinette, beyond her desperate flight to Varennes, her execution and even through his own imprisonment and trial. A Scented Palace is a wonderful window into the world of France during its most brutal and violent days.
AUTHOR BIO
Elisabeth de Feydeau is a professor of the Versailles School of Perfumers and cultural advisor to France's great perfume houses, including Chanel and Guerlain. She was awarded the Prix Guerlain for this book.
BOOK REVIEWS
"An entrancing biography"--Elle (France) 6 Page illustrated feature on the book, including front cover picture.--The Times Magazine, August 5, 2006 "Interesting and well-written."--French Magazine, Augsust, 2006 "De Feydeau's lively account gives the reader an additional twist on the life and times of Marie Antoinette and her influence on two of France's continuing major industries- fashion and scent." --The Washington Times "Rhapsodic and piquant...full of information." --The New York Review of Books
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1845111893
ISBN(13-digit): 9781845111892
Dewey Decimal: 944.035092
Library of Congress: oc2007040422
Book Publisher: St Martins Pr
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 140
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