Peter Mayle at Home in Provence
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- Peter Mayle discusses his new book "The Diamond Caper" at his home in Provence.
Peter Mayle is the author of fifteen books, eight of them novels. A recipient of the Légion d’Honneur from the French government for his cultural contributions, he has been living in Provence with his wife, Jennie, for more than twenty-five years.
About "The Diamond Caper"
Bon vivant and expert sleuth Sam Levitt and his partner in love and intrigue, Elena Morales, return in the latest installment of the delightfully sun-splashed Provençal Caper series.
When a Riviera socialite’s diamonds are stolen-the latest in a string of seemingly unconnected but ever-more-audacious jewelry heists across France-Elena flies in to investigate the insurance claim. It’s a trip she’s more than happy to make, as it gives her a chance to meet up with old friends in Marseille-and, particularly, with Sam.
Once reunited, Sam isn’t entirely distracted by domestic matters. In the pattern of these “perfect crimes” he's beginning to see a master at work, and he’s quickly determined to connect and solve the cases. But as he and Elena dig deeper, they begin to realize just how much is connected and how dangerous it may be to pursue the whole truth.
Meanwhile, there’s a house to renovate, rosé to share, and feasts of Provençal summer bounty to enjoy. Full of Peter Mayle’s inimitable wit and style, The Diamond Caper is sure to charm faithful fans and new readers alike.
"The Diamond Caper" was published by Alfred A. Knopf on October 6, 2015 - Zábava
I hate knowing that he's no longer there in Provence, that place that he introduced me to through his wonderful books. Thank goodness when I get to missing him and Provence too much all I have to do is take one of his books off the shelf and he's back.
Read all of his books. Loved them all. He helped me see midlife with a sense of humor.
RIP Peter Mayle, you shared your love of France and we fell in love with her too.
After watching the 4 part series from 1993 in Canada we soon booked a 2 week B&B stay. Provence was everything he wrote about and even more ... the food, people, wine, historical places would love to go back. Actually met him in Toronto, Ontario Canada when he was promoting Toujours Provence.
One of My Favorite authors. So saddened by his death. Read all of his books. I'm sure he is in heaven, drinking a glass of Rose'. RIP!
Lovely man.
R.I.P. Peter Mayle.
Loved all your Provençal books.
And the movie A good year.
Rest Peacefully Peter Mayle! Thank you for your beautiful writing that has touched the soul of humanity! I sure your spot in Heaven looks like Provence! 💫💖💫
I remember being captivated by his book (A Year in Provence) many years ago when I took French in high school. R.I.P. Peter Mayle (6/14/39 - 1/18/18).
Nice memories his love still in our heart through his books muahh
R.I.P Mister Mayle, you made me laugh a lot, you are my favorite Englishman.
What a fantastic life he lived in such a wonderful location. Inspiring.
Rest in peace, Peter Mayle
I`m hooked now .Currently reading Toujours Provence .which I got for 50p ! visited provence last and went to Apt ,Fayence ,Curcuron where they filmed A very Good year ! I`ll have to watch the TV series now ! Never appealed to me when first broadcast wasn`t interested then !
L'auteur britannique nous a malheureusement quitté à l'âge de 78 ans, il était sous le charme du Sud de la France où il avait connu un grand succès avec "Une année en Provence",
son premier roman traduit en vingt-sept langues, le livre s'était vendu à plus de six millions d’exemplaires dans le monde.
Peter Mayle a également publié douze autres romans dont "Hôtel Pastis" (1993), "Aventures dans la France gourmande avec ma fourchette, mon couteau et mon tire-bouchon" (2002)
et "Un bon cru" (2005), porté à l'écran par Ridley Scott en 2007 ainsi que " Embrouille à Monaco (2017), "les aventures méditerranéennes de Sam Levitt",
Embrouille en Corse (2016) etc ..
Des romans avec un zeste d'humour à lire et à relire juste pour le plaisir.. Des romans qui sentent bon la lavande, là où chantent les cigales sous le soleil du Midi !!
I guess jewellery thieves have been a thing in the south of France for a long time. See "To Catch a Thief" by Alfred Hitchcock.
What is the name of this village in Provence where he lived?
It was near Ménerbes. There's more info in his autobiographical books.
@@peterhastings703 Thanks, I love it., magical place is Provance., I dream about moving there one day!!
Ngl he has a cool last name
...?!?, what does it mean..?
Hi eu me chamo mayle
I think he still lives in the Luberon. Its a waterless place full of people that aren't Provencal never less French. Good on him for finding his market but I'm not part of it.
Why bother watching the video then - too much time on your hands?