The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident

The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident is a novel by Edgar Saltus, written in the early 20th century. Set in upper-class New York society, it follows Royal Loftus and his interactions with Fanny Price and other elite characters, exploring themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations. The narrative critiques personal and societal ambitions through romantic entanglements and the complexities of human relationships amidst wealth and privilege.