The Scent of the Golden Rose

“The Scent of a Golden Rose” — Marta Taro’s novel from the captivating “Gallant Detective” cycle, historical detective genre, an eventful love romance.

In a fateful tarot reading, a new card is revealed—offering the curious reader yet another mystery.

1815, Paris. Louise de Grimon—the owner of a famous atelier where luxurious outfits are sewn—tries to reclaim the inheritance from her executed father for her niece Henriette. But power in France has changed: Napoleon has returned from exile. Louise decides to flee to England when an Orlova lady-in-waiting appears in their home. She wants to place a big order for the Russian imperial court. Louise promises to sew dresses—but in England. In the end, Louise goes to her notary and… disappears without a trace. Will the lady-in-waiting Orlova manage to save her friends’ lives and punish the enemies? And will justice finally triumph?