A review by cassandra67b07
A Crown of Bitter Orange by Laura Florand

5.0

I always feel so wonderful after finishing a Laura Florand book because she has such a gift for bringing a place and its culture and people to life. Tristan is the heart and joy of his family and Malorie is the one who has always been hurt by hers. Their scenes in the bitter orange orchard are magical. Their story is intertwined with so many sensory details of life in France's rose growing and perfume industries that it just pulls you in and you never want to leave. She makes me want to make travel plans NOW!

I don't remember reading Raoul and Allegra's story-apparently it was a novella in an anthology I missed. But Lucien is next! Perhaps we will finally find out the backstories for Pepe and Tante Collette.