A Year in Provence

Zusatztext Peter Mayle and his wife did what most of us only imagine doing when theymade their long-cherished dream of a life abroad a reality: throwing cautionto the wind! they bought a glorious 200-year-old farmhouse in the Lub'ronValley and began a new life. In a year that begins with a marathon lunchand continues with a host of gastronomic delights! they also survive theunexpected and often hilarious curiosities of rural life. From masteringthe local accent and enduring invasion by bumbling builders! to discoveringthe finer points of 'boules' and goat-racing! all the earthy pleasuresof Proven?al life are conjured up in this enchanting portrait. Informationen zum Autor Peter Mayle's work has been translated into twenty two languages. His books include A Year in Provence , Toujours Provence, Anything Considered and Chasing Cezanne , available from Penguin. He died in 2018. Klappentext Peter Mayle's work has been translated into twenty two languages. His books include A Year in Provence , Toujours Provence, Anything Considered and Chasing Cezanne , available from Penguin. He died in 2018. Zusammenfassung The bestselling, much-loved classic account of an English couple escaping to enjoy the fruits of French rural summer living - an irresistible feast of humour and heart. Peter Mayle and his wife did what most of us only imagine doing when they made their long-cherished dream of a life abroad a reality: throwing caution to the wind, they bought a glorious two hundred year-old farmhouse in the Lubéron Valley and began a new life. In a year that begins with a marathon lunch and continues with a host of gastronomic delights, they also survive the unexpected and often hilarious curiosities of rural life. From mastering the local accent and enduring invasion by bumbling builders, to discovering the finer points of boules and goat-racing, all the earthy pleasures of Provençal life are conjured up in this enchanting portrait. 'One of the most successful travel books of all time... Mayle created a new travel genre' Guardian 'Delightful' Washington Post 'Engaging, funny and richly appreciative' New York Times Book Review 'Stylish, witty, delightfully readable' Sunday Times 'I really loved this book' Julia Child ...

Autorentext

Peter Mayle's work has been translated into twenty two languages. His books include A Year in Provence, Toujours Provence, Anything Considered and Chasing Cezanne, available from Penguin. He died in 2018.

Zusammenfassung
Peter Mayle and his wife did what most of us only imagine doing when they made their long-cherished dream of a life abroad a reality: throwing caution to the wind, they bought a glorious two hundred year-old farmhouse in the Luberon Valley and began a new life. This work lets you discover the joys of French rural living.