The birth of a great scent is the main focus of Meredith Rich’s absorbing drama about the rise and fall of the people behind the perfume industry. With wonderful settings, gorgeous women, handsome men, power, and romance, Rich’s first outing paints a colorful portrait of a pampered heroine on the brink of self-discovery, and the effect she has on those around her. Bare Essence touches on themes of trust, betrayal, love, greed, independence, and the power of forgiveness—all the ingredients of a surefire bestseller. With clear prose behind a rich jet-set frame of mind, the author’s talent shines from cover to cover.
