LE PARFUM

Set in 18th-century France, the novel follows Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an unloved orphan born with an extraordinary sense of smell.

Grenouille apprentices himself to a prominent perfumer and becomes obsessed with capturing the scents of beautiful young virgins.

His quest leads him to commit a series of murders to create the ultimate perfume.

The novel explores themes of obsession, the power of scent, and the darker aspects of human nature.

Despite his crimes, Grenouille's perfume has a profound effect on those who smell it, leading to a dramatic and disturbing conclusion.