
The Power of Scent: How Whispers in the Forest Captures the Magic of Perfume and Memory
Kelly O’Hearn Explores the Deep Connection Between Fragrance, Emotion, and the Past The sense of smell is one of the most powerful triggers of memory and emotion. A single whiff of a familiar scent can transport us to a forgotten moment, reigniting feelings we thought were long buried. In Whispers in the Forest, the second book in Kelly O’Hearn’s Arcanum series, perfume is more than just an artistic pursuit—it is a bridge between past and present, love and longing, and even lifetimes. Through the story of Sarah Fuller, a high-profile perfumer seeking inspiration in the rose fields of Provence, O’Hearn beautifully illustrates the science and symbolism of fragrance. But Whispers in the Forest is not just about creating a new perfume—it is about unlocking the mysteries of the soul through…