Hardback: Bon vivant and expert sleuth, Sam Levitt, and his partner in love and intrigue, Elena Morales, return in the latest instalment of the delightful, sun-splashed, Provençal Caper series.
When a Riviera socialite's diamonds are stolen - the latest in a string of seemingly unconnected, but ever-more-audacious, jewelry heists across France - Elena flies in to investigate the insurance claim.
It is a trip she is more than happy to make, as it gives her a chance to meet up with old friends in Marseilles - and, particularly, with Sam.
Once reunited, she and Sam buy the local cottage they have had their eyes on, but Sam is not entirely distracted by domestic matters.
In the pattern of these "perfect crime" heists he is beginning to see a master at work, and he is quickly determined to connect and solve the cases.
But as he and Elena dig deeper, they begin to realize just how much is connected and how dangerous it may be to pursue the whole truth.
Meanwhile, there is a house to renovate, rosé wine to share, and feasts of Provençal summer bounty to enjoy.
Full of Peter Mayle's inimitable wit and style, The Diamond Caper (2015) is - the fourth and last book in the lighthearted but excellent Sam Levitt series - sure to charm faithful fans and new readers alike.
About the author: Peter Mayle (born 14 June 1939, in Brighton) was a British author famous for his series of books detailing life in Provence, France. He spent fifteen years in advertising before leaving the business in 1975 to write educational books, including a series on sex education for children and young people. In 1989, A Year in Provence, was published and became an international bestseller. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages, and he was a contributing writer to magazines and newspapers.
Indeed, his seventh book, A Year in Provence, chronicles a year in the life of a British expatriate who settled in the village of Ménerbes. His book, A Good Year, was the basis for the eponymous 2006 film directed by Ridley Scott and starring actor Russell Crowe. Peter Mayle died in Provence, France on 18 January 2018.
Rating: 5/5
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