Synopsis: Taking up where his beloved A Year in Provence leaves off,
Peter Mayle offers us another funny, beautifully (and deliciously) evocative
book about life in Provence. With tales only one who lives there could know—of
finding gold coins while digging in the garden, of indulging in sumptuous
feasts at truck stops—and with characters introduced with great affection and
wit—the gendarme fallen from grace, the summer visitors ever trying the
patience of even the most genial Provençaux, the straightforward dog
"Boy"—Toujours Provence is a heart-warming portrait of a place where,
if you can't quite "get away from it all," you can surely have a very
good time trying. (from the online description)
Review: Hilarious as the first, this second collection of
Mayle’s adventures take us through life in the south of France. From his
descriptions of local customs and food (oh, the food made me so hungry) to the
stories about truffle hunting and dog shows. His vivid descriptions made me
long to visit Provence! I’m eager to read his next book.
Awards: None
ISBN: 0-679-73604-2
Date Finished: 11-22-2015
Pages: 241
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