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Perfume The Story of Murder

Patrick Suskind

The year is 1738; the place, Paris. A baby is born under a fish-monger’s bloody table in a marketplace, and abandoned. Orphaned, passed over to the monks as a charity case, already there is something in the aura of the tiny infant that is unsettling. No one will look after him; he is somehow too dem...

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American Scandal

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American Scandal

The narrator said they love mysteries, especially ones with brilliant people, like those in the Penguin modern classic, Perfume, a story of murder.

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Like in the Penguin modern classic Perfume, a story of a murder by Patrick Suskind.

— Episode: Love Canal | Superfund | 3

Episode: Love Canal | Superfund | 3

The narrator said they love mysteries, especially ones with brilliant people, like those in the Penguin modern classic, Perfume, a story of murder.

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Like in the Penguin modern classic Perfume, a story of a murder by Patrick Suskind.

Episode: Love Canal | Housewife Data | 2

The podcast host mentions that they enjoy mysteries and mentions 'Perfume: The Story of a Murderer' by Patrick Suskind as a favorite. They likely enjoyed the book's mystery and the brilliant people featured.

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It's one of the reasons I love mysteries. The perfect combination of storytelling, mental challenge and often super brilliant people like in the Penguin Modern Classic, Perfume, A Story of a Murder by Patrick Suskind.

Episode: FBI Agent Turned Russian Spy | Caught in the Act |...

It was mentioned as an example of a good mystery, and the speaker said they enjoyed it as an Audible member.

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And as an Audible member, I can choose one title every month to keep forever from the entire catalog of classics, bestsellers, new releases, and Audible originals ready to listen whenever, wherever on the Audible app.

Instead, I get my thrills in a lower dose, stretched out over hours with a good mystery, like in the Penguin Modern Classic Perfume, The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind.

Episode: Rod Blagojevich | Pay to Play | 2

The podcast host mentioned this book as an example of a mystery with a combination of storytelling, mental challenge, and brilliant people.

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One of the reasons I love mysteries -- the perfect combination of storytelling, mental challenge, and often super brilliant people. Like in the Penguin modern classic Perfume -- A Story of a Murder by Patrick Suskind.

Episode: Police Corruption in Baltimore | "We Own This City...

The speaker mentioned the book as an example of a mystery they enjoyed, highlighting the combination of storytelling and mental challenge. It was described as a story of a murder by Patrick Suskind.

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Like in the Penguin modern classic Perfume, a story of a murder by Patrick Suskind.

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

It was mentioned as a novel turned film, focused on a man with an exceptional sense of smell and his connection to scent. It was recommended for its fascinating and strange storyline.

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Have you guys heard of a novel and then a film called perfume? Story yes murder.

— Episode: Are "Vibes" Real?

Episode: Are "Vibes" Real?

It was mentioned as a novel turned film, focused on a man with an exceptional sense of smell and his connection to scent. It was recommended for its fascinating and strange storyline.

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Have you guys heard of a novel and then a film called perfume? Story yes murder.

It's real cool. Haven't read the book, but the film is great

It's about a young man who in like the what like france like in the What 1500 or something like that who has like a really insane sense of smell?

Episode: Are "Vibes" Real?

It was recommended as both a novel and film, focusing on a character with an incredible sense of smell and exploring the themes discussed in the episode.

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matt riddle recommended it to me and it was one of my favorite books. I read that year

Haven't read the book, but the film is great

It's real cool.

American History Tellers

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American History Tellers

The title was repeatedly highlighted for its mysterious, genre‑bending murder narrative, with hosts noting how it blends storytelling, mental challenge, and intrigue. Several speakers, including Lindsay Graham, recommended it as a remarkable and compelling read. Overall, the book was praised for its unique blend of mystery and cross‑genre appeal.

Highly Recommended

Episode: The Hidden History of the White House | 1

The book is a story of a murder, straddling many genres, but is definitely mysterious.

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But then I remembered Perfume, a story of a murder by Patrick Suskind.

Episode: The Pinkerton Detective Agency | The Public Eye |...

This book was mentioned as a recommendation, as it was described as a mysterious and genre-bending story.

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But then I remembered Perfume, a story of a murder by Patrick Suskind. A remarkable book that straddles so many genres but is definitely mysterious.

Episode: The Pinkerton Detective Agency | "We Never Sleep"...

The speaker highly recommended the book Perfume by Patrick Suskind, noting its mystery and the fact that it straddles many genres.

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But then I remembered Perfume, A Story of a Murder by Patrick Suskind, a remarkable book that straddles so many genres but is definitely mysterious.

Episode: World War I | The Spring Offensive | 3

The speaker mentioned enjoying mysteries with a combination of storytelling, mental challenge and murder, such as the book Perfume, The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Sskind.

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like in the Penguin Modern Classic Perfume, The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Huskind.

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