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Posts Tagged ‘Peter Mayle’
Peter Mayle’s Provence
About this guide
The questions, discussion topics, and reading list that follow are designed to enhance your group’s reading of Peter Mayle’s delightful books about life in Provence (A Year in Provence, Toujours Provence, Encore Provence), where he and his wife bought a two-hundred-year-old stone farmhouse nestled in the foothills of the Lubéron Mountains.
A Provençal Itinerary for Travelers
A Fodor’s Great Itinerary for Peter Mayle Country
Follow Peter Mayle’s footsteps and experience the best of Provence for yourself. This special itinerary, compiled by the resident-experts at Fodor’s, gets to the heart of the region—its history, its architecture, its markets, its cafés, and more. Duration: 8 days
Host a Provençal Evening with Your Reading Group
For those who can’t hop on the next plane to Nice, a Provençal event with your reading group is a wonderful alternative. With the words of Peter Mayle and a sampling of the tastes, sites, and sounds of the region, you’ll have no trouble adopting a Provençal sensibility. Here are some suggestions:
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The World of Detective Fiction, According to P.D. James
I’ve never been much of a detective fiction reader, but when crime novels are the most popular choice among today’s readers, I’ve got to catch up. But for a beginner’s guide to the genre, it’s hard to find a better tutor than P.D. James.
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The Vintage Caper by Peter Mayle
Set in Hollywood, Paris, Bordeaux, and Marseille, Peter Mayle’s newest and most delightful novel is filled with culinary delights, sumptuous wines, and colorful characters. It’s also a lot of fun.
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