: The story oscillates between 2001 London/Valencia , following perfumer Emma Temple as she grieves her mother and restores a ruined villa, and 1936 Spain , following her grandmother Freya, a nurse during the Civil War.
The primary feature of (The Perfume Garden) by Kate Lord Brown is its dual-timeline narrative , which connects a modern-day search for identity with a historical mystery from the Spanish Civil War . Core Narrative Features El_jardin_de_los_perfumes_Kate_Lord_Brown.epub
: The historical thread features real events and figures from the Spanish Civil War , including references to the International Brigades and figures like Robert Capa . Key Characters Go to product viewer dialog for this item. The Perfume Garden : A Novel : The story oscillates between 2001 London/Valencia ,
: Set in the hills of Valencia , the novel is noted for its evocative descriptions of scents—specifically orange blossom and neroli —integrated into the theme of creating the "perfect perfume". Key Characters Go to product viewer dialog for this item