The Diamond Caper
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.15 (779 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804173192 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-12-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In the midst of all the excitement, there’s a house to renovate, rosé to share, and feasts of the Provençal summer bounty to enjoy—giving The Diamond Caper all the hallmarks of another delightfully sun-splashed Peter Mayle adventure. . When a Riviera socialite’s diamonds are stolen—the latest in a string of seemingly unconnected but increasingly audacious jewelry heists across France—Peter Mayle’s bon vivant and master sleuth, Sam Levitt, and his partner, Elena Morales, are soon on the case. In these “perfect crimes,” Sam sees the hand of a master criminal, but as he and Elena dig deeper, they begin to realize just how dangerous it may be to pursue the truth
. A recipient of the Légion d’Honneur from the French government for his cultural contributions, he has been living in Provence with his wife, Jennie, for twenty years. Peter Mayle is the author of fourteen previous books, seven of them novels
Disappointing! An unimaginative rewrite of Chasing Cezanne.. Goes well with a glass of rosé. More fun in the south of France. Light reading made thoroughly enjoyable by a competent plot and interesting characters. A fun read!. Nikolas Noffsinger said Loved it!. Another amazing book from Peter Mayle!
As the characters eat and drink their way through Provence, there’s also the matter of solving a string of jewelry heists, which poses more danger than they expect.” —TheSacramento Bee “A plot-twisting mystery set against a rosé-fueled Riviera backdrop.” —Yahoo! Travel. “A romp. So will the reader.” —The Washington Times “For nearly 20 years, Peter Mayle has entertained foodies, Francophiles and armchair travelers with his adventures in the South of France.” —The New York Times Book Review “Witty. Food and wine are delicious, s