description: An international sensation from the moment of its publication in Germany last year, this is one of the most extraordinary novels published in years: the story of a monster loose in 18th-century France and his quest for the perfect perfume.
language: English
title: Perfume: Complete and Unabridged
titlecomplete: Perfume: Complete and Unabridged
characters: Antoine Richis, Laure Richis, Grimal, The Plum Girl, Father Terrier, Marquis de Taillade-Espinasse, Giuseppe Baldini, Madame Arnulfi, Jeanne Bussie, Dominique Druot, Madame Gaillard, Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, Chénier
genres: Fiction, Historical, Mystery, Thriller, German Literature, Horror, Classics, Novels, Historical Fiction, Crime
ratings_count: 444739
places: France, French Riviera, Grasse, Paris, Auvergne Region, Montpellier
awards: awardedAt: 536486400000
name: World Fantasy Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 536486400000
name: PEN Translation Prize
category: John E. Woods
publisher: Penguin Audio