Peter Mayle is back in Provence, after pining away in America for the sights, sounds and smells of his beloved French home. This new book completes his trilogy on the delights and curiosities of Provencal life, as he rediscovers the local customs and "cuisine" and finds them as enchanting as ever. There are, of course, some gastronomic treats to be had on the way, including a feast at a converted petrol station and a rendezvous with the famous "Marseillaise bouillabaisse". But when lunch is over there are still more moments to relish : learning the secrets of perfume-blending at a school for "noses", the story of a "crime passionnel" perpetrated by a jealous husband on an oversexed, cycling-short wearing butcher, a connoisseur of funerals, a grower of black tomatoes, and the simple pleasure of finding the best way to idle away a lazy summer afternoon
Peter Mayle
Peter Mayle was a British author known for his bestselling book "A Year in Provence," which humorously chronicled his experiences as an expatriate in the French countryside. His writing style was witty, charming, and filled with vivid descriptions of food and culture. Mayle's work introduced readers to the beauty and charm of Provence.
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