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Encore Provence

New Adventures in the South of France

New Adventures in the South of France

By Peter Mayle

By Peter Mayle

By Peter Mayle

By Peter Mayle

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Part of Vintage Departures

Part of Vintage Departures

Paperback $15.95

Apr 25, 2000 | ISBN 9780679762690

Ebook $10.99

Jul 03, 2013 | ISBN 9780307522931

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    About Encore Provence

    In his most delightful foray into the wonders of Provençal life, Peter Mayle returns to France and puts behind him cholesterol worries, shopping by phone, California wines, and other concerns that plagued him after too much time away.

    In Encore Provence, Mayle gives us a glimpse into the secrets of the truffle trade, a parfumerie lesson on the delicacies of scent, an exploration of the genetic effects of 2,000 years of foie gras, and a small-town murder mystery that reads like the best fiction. Here, too, are Mayle’s latest tips on where to find the best honey, cheese, or chambre d’hìte the region has to offer. Lyric, insightful, sparkling with detail, Encore Provence brings us a land where the smell of thyme in the fields or the glory of a leisurely lunch is no less than inspiring.

    About Encore Provence

    In his most delightful foray into the wonders of Provençal life, Peter Mayle returns to France and puts behind him cholesterol worries, shopping by phone, California wines, and other concerns that plagued him after too much time away.

    In Encore Provence, Mayle gives us a glimpse into the secrets of the truffle trade, a parfumerie lesson on the delicacies of scent, an exploration of the genetic effects of 2,000 years of foie gras, and a small-town murder mystery that reads like the best fiction. Here, too, are Mayle’s latest tips on where to find the best honey, cheese, or chambre d’hìte the region has to offer. Lyric, insightful, sparkling with detail, Encore Provence brings us a land where the smell of thyme in the fields or the glory of a leisurely lunch is no less than inspiring.

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    Also by Peter Mayle

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    Provence in Ten Easy Lessons
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    The Vintage Caper
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    Also by Peter Mayle

    The Diamond Caper
    The Corsican Caper
    Provence in Ten Easy Lessons
    The Marseille Caper
    The Vintage Caper
    See all books by Peter Mayle

    About Peter Mayle

    Peter Mayle wrote fifteen previous books. He was a proud recipient of the Légion d’Honneur from the French government for his cultural contributions. He died in January 2018.

    About Peter Mayle

    Peter Mayle wrote fifteen previous books. He was a proud recipient of the Légion d’Honneur from the French government for his cultural contributions. He died in January 2018.

    Product Details

    Category: Travel Writing | Travel: Europe

    Paperback | $15.95
    Published by Vintage
    Apr 25, 2000 | 240 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780679762690

    Category: Travel Writing | Travel: Europe

    Ebook | $10.99
    Published by Vintage
    Jul 03, 2013 | 240 Pages | ISBN 9780307522931

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    "[Peter Mayle] is something of a wonder. . .chronicling the scene around him in irresistible prose, the joys of a bountiful climate, brilliant sun, and a splendid cuisine." —Time

    "Grab a Pastis and settle in for a scintillating rendezvous. Mayle’s insights have never been more thoughtful."                                                                                               —San Francisco Chronicle

    "Delightful, amusing, and appealing."                                                                               —The New York Times Book Review

    "Mayle’s prose is, as ever, as pure and welcoming as a glass of the house wine at a Provençal cafe." —The Philadelphia Inquirer

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