Having lost his biggest client to an unscrupulous boss, Max Skinner journeys to Provence to inspect a vineyard he has inherited and finds additional challenges in the vineyard's inferior wine and a California woman's claim on the estate. By the author of Anything Considered. (General Fiction)
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Review:
The charming bouquet is uncorked for you by Mayle. He has an unflinching eye for local detail in the zany crime caper set in Bordeaux. (IRISH EXAMINER)
Entertaining stuff- but you might find yourself gasping for a glass of the red stuff. (DAILY EXPRESS)
Through deliciously evocative descriptions of the landscape and great characterisation, you'll find yourself foregoing meals in order to find out what happens next. (FRENCH MAGAZINE)
A feel-good story with a good plot and plenty of humour. A very enjoyable read. (LIVING FRANCE)
Book Description:
* Captivating new novel from the internationally bestselling author of A YEAR IN PROVENCE and BON APPETIT!
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- PublisherRandom House Large Print
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0375433635
- ISBN 13 9780375433634
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages462
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