Episode 2 - Elegant Vamps and Big Ships

Where incense filled churches meet Sapphic Socialites with fortitude

Dr. Tamsin Paige, a distinguished Senior Lecturer at Deakin Law School, joins Paperback Perfumes for this episode. Dr. Paige is renowned for her work on dissecting legal practice in popular fiction through her academic papers. Apart from her scholarly pursuits, she is also known as a DJ, a former french pâtissier, and intriguingly, has potentially been involved in apprehending Somalian pirates at some point, only to later document the experience in writing.

During the episode, hosts Clare and Tamsin select fragrances for each other that would perfectly complement a book of their choosing. This exercise leads to an explorations of the intricate connections between scent, fiction and ethics. Tune in to delve deep into the world of literature and perfume with Clare and Dr. Tamsin Paige in this thought-provoking episode of Paperback Perfumes.

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Fragrances discussed
Cherry Blossom - L’Occitane
Vanilla Vibes - Juliette Has A Gun
Izia La Nuit - Sisley
Bois d’Encens - Armani Prive
Dragonfly - Zoologist

Books discussed
84k - Claire North
Bone Season - Samantha Shannon
The Old Lie - Claire Coleman
Newflesh trilogy - Mira Grant
Dead Witch Walking - Kim Harrison
A Restless Truth - Freya Maske

Additional texts mentioned:
Legally Blonde
Black Sails
Star Trek (Original Series)
Picard
Starship Troopers
Dredd (2012 Film)

Find Dr Tamsin Paige @PagingDrPaige
or read extracts of her publications on Deakin University’s website

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records