Overview
""Okie Hearts and French Perfume"" by Carrie Ray is a captivating blend of mystery, romance, and intrigue set against the backdrop of Paris. The story follows Pearl and Violet, two women from Oklahoma who embark on a journey to the City of Lights, seeking adventure and cultural enrichment. What begins as a quest for romance and artistic inspiration quickly transforms into a thrilling investigation when they stumble upon a web of secrets surrounding the enigmatic Beatrice Moreau, a dismissed archivist with a hidden past. As Pearl and Violet delve deeper into Beatrice's life, they uncover a secret garden filled with coded messages, botanical clues, and cryptic journals that point to a dangerous conspiracy involving a stolen necklace, the ""Star of the Seine."" Their investigation reveals a shadowy network known as the ""Serpent's Eye,"" a clandestine group operating within Parisian high society, bound by shared secrets and ruthless ambition. The narrative weaves themes of deception, betrayal, and resilience as Pearl and Violet navigate the sophisticated world of Parisian salons, uncovering the truth behind Beatrice's disappearance and the theft of the necklace. Along the way, Violet finds herself drawn to the charming Armand de Valois, whose intentions may not be as pure as they seem, adding layers of personal conflict and romantic tension to the story.
Full Product Details
Author: Carrie Ray
Publisher: Carrie Ray
Imprint: Carrie Ray
Volume: 2
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.581kg
ISBN: 9798233531460
Pages: 436
Publication Date: 11 March 2026
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Author Information
Carrie Ray is a storyteller who refuses to be pinned down. Whether she is crafting high-stakes sonic conspiracies in the Small Town, Big World Mysteries, weaving faith-driven suspense in The FBI and the Lady or building the epic supernatural reaches of The Primal Chronicles, Carrie explores the many facets of the human experience. Grounded in a search for truth and connection, Ray's work offers a story for every mood-from pulse-pounding thrillers like The Resonant Kill to narratives that inspire the spirit. This versatility stems from a childhood spent in vivid daydreams, a trait that now helps her transport readers to immerse new worlds. Based in Texas, Carrie's curiosity for the ""unseen"" drives every page she writes. When she isn't charting the course of ancient civilizations or solving gritty crimes, she can be found at home with a crochet hook in hand, catching up on her favorite series. She invites readers to join her journey and discover new worlds to daydream about for themselves.
