Listen to A Scented Palace: The Secret History of Marie Antoinette's Perfumer by Elisabeth de Feydeau
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
The untold story of Marie-Antoinette's perfumer, Jean-Louis Fargeon.Montpellier, 1748: Jean-Louis Fargeon is born into a family of perfumers and soon becomes apprentice to his father's modest perfumery. But he dreams of the glittering court of Versailles and of becoming perfumer to the young queen, Marie Antoinette. His ambition carried him to Paris where his boutique became one of the most elegant and well-patronised in France. Concocting sumptuous perfumes and pomades for most of the French nobility, Fargeon eventually caught the attention of the queen. After meeting Marie Antoinette in the Trianon Palace, he began creating lavish bespoke scents that perfectly reflected her moods and personality. He served as her personal and exclusive perfumer for fourteen years until 1789 when the darkness of Revolution swept across France, its wrath aimed at the extravagance of a now hated queen. Fargeon, a lifelong supporter of the Republican cause but a purveyor to the court, was in a dangerous position. Yet he remained fiercely loyal to Marie Antoinette, beyond her desperate flight to Varennes, her execution and even through his own imprisonment and trial...
Integration with Apple CarPlay has made long road trips so much more enjoyable. Looping playback has taken my language learning to new heights. Highly recommended! The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that has a big impact on my listening experience. I love it! The seamless integration with CarPlay adds convenience and entertainment during my daily commutes.
Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop and Sharing on ListenBook Pro is a fantastic way to spread the joy. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction is a lifesaver. I can hear clearly even in noisy environments. Library organization is simplified with ListenBook. It's easy to keep my audiobooks neat and tidy. I love the chapter navigation feature. ListenBook makes it easy to find specific sections.
The convenience of having an entire library at my fingertips is a dream come true. 🌟 Embracing reading in the busiest of times – this app is my everyday escape! 📚🏃♀️ Noise reduction and tone changing enhance the listening experience. Love it! ListenBook makes organizing my audiobooks simple. The app is very user-friendly.
I can't imagine my daily routine without ListenBook's intuitive layout and easy-to-access controls. 📱 An entire library at my fingertips – this app is a book lover's dream come true! 📚🌟 Noise reduction on ListenBook Pro is a revelation. It elevates the audio quality to a new level. Great app for audiobook enthusiasts. ListenBook supports a wide range of formats. I love how easy it is to download audiobooks with ListenBook. The app is incredibly convenient.
The app's layout is clean and intuitive, making it a pleasure to navigate. This app has made long flights and road trips so much more enjoyable. Audiobook magic at my fingertips! This app's comprehensive features, from statistics tracking to enhanced audio quality, enrich my reading. 📚✨ I'm amazed by the attention to detail, from automatic metadata extraction to customizable settings. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
I'm constantly amazed by the vast selection – there's always something new to discover. This app is my secret weapon for staying entertained during mundane tasks. ListenBook has completely changed my audiobook experience – it's like having a personal audio library. ⭐️ Loving the fact that I can learn and listen at the same time – multitasking made easy! 🧠🎧 The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata keeps my audiobook library organized and visually appealing.
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now