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'Mayle peppers the narrative with wry observations, often in the form of his trademark one-liners... a twist at the end sends the characters on an unexpected mission that throws the whole sense of right and wrong, good guys and bad guys, into question - and suggest the possibility of a sequel' New York Times.
'The star of this caper is the vineyard-veined, lavender-scented, sun-showered, garlic-seasoned setting itself: pure Provence' National Geographic Traveler.
'The star of this caper is the vineyard-veined, lavender-scented, sun-showered, garlic-seasoned setting itself: pure Provence' National Geographic Traveler.
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'Mayle peppers the narrative with wry observations, often in the form of his trademark one-liners... a twist at the end sends the characters on an unexpected mission that throws the whole sense of right and wrong, good guys and bad guys, into question - and suggest the possibility of a sequel' New York Times. 'The star of this caper is the vineyard-veined, lavender-scented, sun-showered, garlic-seasoned setting itself: pure Provence' National Geographic Traveler.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
" The Vintage Caper" is a delightful entertainment turned out with Peter Mayle's customary charm and competence (and some technical guidance from Anthony Barton, Hiberno-French scion of Chateau Leoville Barton), but no more than that.
Sam Levitt is a bon vivant poacher-turned-gamekeeper hired by a gorgeous insurance investigator to track down a massively valuable collection of vintage Bordeaux wines snatched from an obnoxious Hollywood lawyer's trophy cellar. He follows the trail to Marseilles and manages to solve his dilemma of having to recover the wine without landing the thieves - for whom he develops considerable affinity - in too much trouble in a creative way. Naturally, he encounters all sorts of charming French characters en route, at least one of them female, and finds time to partake of fine cuisine and superior wine and to get fitted for custom shirts at Charvet in Paris. Sam, despite being American, sounds in other words just like Peter Mayle.
The plotting is undemanding and the whole thing is infinitely forgettable once read. But if one is in the mood for an easy but reasonably intelligent and cheerful read, "The Vintage Caper" is just the thing.
Sam Levitt is a bon vivant poacher-turned-gamekeeper hired by a gorgeous insurance investigator to track down a massively valuable collection of vintage Bordeaux wines snatched from an obnoxious Hollywood lawyer's trophy cellar. He follows the trail to Marseilles and manages to solve his dilemma of having to recover the wine without landing the thieves - for whom he develops considerable affinity - in too much trouble in a creative way. Naturally, he encounters all sorts of charming French characters en route, at least one of them female, and finds time to partake of fine cuisine and superior wine and to get fitted for custom shirts at Charvet in Paris. Sam, despite being American, sounds in other words just like Peter Mayle.
The plotting is undemanding and the whole thing is infinitely forgettable once read. But if one is in the mood for an easy but reasonably intelligent and cheerful read, "The Vintage Caper" is just the thing.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a major disappointment from a writer whose work I have previously enjoyed, Characterisation is poor - stereotypes abound and there is no depth to any of them. The beauty of Provence isn't adequately explored and the constant references to food / drink details are mind-numbingly dull. And the ending? I turned the page thinking there was more to come - it feels as if Mayle was as bored as this reader.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read and enjoyed all his books until now but this one is OK but just. Only just over 200 pages and it seems he got bored with the plot!
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Enjoyable!
Had a few days off work and wanted something to read; don't expect anything challenging, it's not.
What it is however is a good afternoon's read, drinking wine and dreaming of... Read more
What it is however is a good afternoon's read, drinking wine and dreaming of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cav
The Vintage Caper
I really enjoyed this book. The story line is interesting and the characters are strong. Mr. Mayle has a talent in bring the feeling one has, when thinking of France. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nicky
Disappointing
Starts off well. I read the free Kindle sample and thought "I'll have this". But it quickly runs out of steam. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mark Hill
Misty
A pity as we love most of Peter's other books on Provence and have purchased nearly all which we enjoyed !
Thanks Peter but not up to your High Standards !
Thanks Peter but not up to your High Standards !
Published 6 months ago by Misty
light read
Peter Mayle always provides light entertainment with his writing and this is no exception. Good Holiday read and a little education too.
Published 16 months ago by Lady
wine capers
Like peter mayle? you'll like this....even if you're not keen on french wine. Full of wit as usual and a very easy read (nearly unputdownable) I am now catching up with a few of... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Lorraine Watson
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