Author talk: Christine Wells

Event Type: Author talks and book launches,Free Suburb: Victoria Point Age range: Young adults (18-30),Adults (30+),Seniors Enjoy a morning chat with bestselling historical fiction author Christine Wells as she whisks you back in time to 1950s Paris in her latest book The Lost Perfumes of Paris . Christine's headlining our Star-Studded Spring , during which we welcome a diverse array of literary voices to the libraries. Free event. Bookings required. Reserve your copy. About the book: In 1950’s Paris, a daring young woman’s quest to pursue the art of perfumery becomes a captivating tale of resilience, love, and the intoxicating pursuit of romance. Élodie Limeaux’s beloved mother, Aurore, was a legendary perfumer renowned for the exquisite fragrances she created for the family company, the House of Limeaux. Now in her twenties, Élodie desperately wants to follow her late mother’s example but her father, Fabrice, refuses to promote her to the position of perfumer. If only Élodie can win the Essence of Paris contest, surely she can convince Fabrice she is worthy of the role. Impressed with Élodie’s talent and drive, her father’s business partner, Monsieur Caspari, agrees to back Élodie’s plan on one condition: she must collaborate with his disturbingly handsome son, Marcelo. When they join forces, Élodie is surprised to discover Marcelo’s passion for perfume is as deep as hers. With Marcelo by her side, Élodie battles family betrayals and corporate sabotage, searching for that elusive essence of Paris that will launch her career…and possibly the love of a lifetime. About the author: Christine Wells writes historical fiction featuring strong, fascinating women. From early childhood, she drank in her father’s tales about the real kings and queens behind popular nursery rhymes, and she has been a keen student of history ever since. She began her first novel while working as a corporate lawyer and has gone on to write about periods ranging from Georgian England to post-World War II France. Christine is passionate about helping other writers learn the craft and business of writing fiction and enjoys mentoring and teaching workshops. She loves dogs, running, the beach, and fossicking for antiques, and lives with her family in Brisbane, Australia.