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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsA Good Yearby Peter Mayle
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:From Peter Mayle, a wonderful new novel steeped in wine — and the business of wine and set in, bien sûr, Provence.
Max Skinner is not exactly setting the London financial world on fire and when his supervisor steals his biggest client, it?s definitely time to inspect the vineyard in Provence that his recently departed uncle left him. Heartily and happily distracted upon his arrival by the landscape, the weather, and the food not to mention the gorgeous notaire handling the estate and the stunning owner of the local bistro Max almost forgets about his inherited property. Which might have been a good idea, because the wine produced there is swill. But then why, Max has to wonder, is his caretaker so anxious to acquire the land? When a beautiful young woman from California arrives with what might be a legitimate claim on the estate, and knowledge of vineyards that far outstrips Max?s own, the plot begins its twists and turns into and out of truly wonderful complications and resolutions. This is luscious reading soothing us with the sensual wonders of Provence while it tells a fascinating tale of the hugely lucrative and competitive boutique-wine trade. It is Peter Mayle?s most satisfying, most delectable novel yet. Review:"A delightful divertissement....plenty of....local color, comic dalliances and a feastful of entertainment." The Seattle Times
Review:"Happily snide (and knowledgeable)....Wicked turns of phrase....Quite agreeable, with an insouciant nose...perfect for summer reading." Chicago Sun-Times
Review:"Mayle makes Provence sound like the most enticing place this side of paradise. Reservations, anyone?" People
Review:"Bubbly, light-hearted, good-natured....[Mayle?s] descriptions of food and country ambience...live up to his reputation." The Baltimore Sun
Review:"Fast-moving and fun....a deliciously light-hearted tale....The Provencal life never tasted so good." Rocky Mountain News
Synopsis:From the bestselling author of Chasing Cezanne comes a satisfying and delectable novel that portrays the sensual wonders of Provence while it tells a fascinating tale of the hugely lucrative and competitive boutique-wine trade.
Synopsis:The writer with a claim to being the worlds foremost literary escape artist is back, with an intoxicating novel about the business and pleasure of wine, set in his beloved Provence. Max Skinner has recently lost his job at a London financial firm and just as recently learned that he has inherited his late uncles vineyard in Provence. On arrival he finds the climate delicious, the food even better, and two of the locals ravishing. Unfortunately, the wine produced on his new property is swill. Why then are so many people interested in it? Enter a beguiling Californian who knows more about wine than Max does-and may have a better claim to the estate. Fizzy with intrigue, bursting with local color and savor, A Good Year is Mayle at his most entertaining.
About the AuthorPeter Mayle lives with his wife and their two dogs in the South of France. His hobbies include walking, reading, writing, and lunch.
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