A delightful book, Jitterbug Perfume is hard to explain, but I'm going to try. The main story is of King Alobar, a man in medieval Europe who wishes to live forever. Also are the stories of many people who happen to be perfume-makers. The goat-horned god, Pan, also makes his presence known. The connecting theme has to do with immortality and...well...perfume. Trust me, you're never going to forget Tom Robbins' Jitterbug Perfume.