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Perfume: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Perfume by Patrick Süskind — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Set in eighteenth-century France, the classic novel that provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man’s indulgence in his greatest passion—his sense of smell—leads to murder.

Quick facts about Perfume

  • Title: Perfume
  • Author: Patrick Süskind
  • First published: 1985
  • Genre: historical fiction, psychological thriller, dark fantasy
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL10834W

Where to read Perfume

Perfume by Patrick Süskind is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Perfume about?

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Set in eighteenth-century France, the classic novel that provokes a terrifying examination of what happens when one man’s indulgence in his greatest passion—his sense of smell—leads to murder..

Who wrote Perfume?

Perfume was written by Patrick Süskind.

When was Perfume published?

Perfume was first published in 1985.

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