{"product_id":"encore-provence-new-adventures-in-the-south-of-france-paperback","title":"Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Mayle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his most delightful foray into the wonders of Proven al life, Peter Mayle returns to France and puts behind him cholesterol worries, shopping by phone, California wines, and other concerns that plagued him after too much time away. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eEncore Provence\u003c\/i\u003e, Mayle gives us a glimpse into the secrets of the truffle trade, a \u003ci\u003eparfumerie\u003c\/i\u003e lesson on the delicacies of scent, an exploration of the genetic effects of 2,000 years of foie gras, and a small-town murder mystery that reads like the best fiction. Here, too, are Mayle's latest tips on where to find the best honey, cheese, or \u003ci\u003echambre d'h te\u003c\/i\u003e the region has to offer. Lyric, insightful, sparkling with detail, \u003ci\u003eEncore Provence\u003c\/i\u003e brings us a land where the smell of thyme in the fields or the glory of a leisurely lunch is no less than inspiring.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his most delightful foray into the wonders of Provençal life, Peter Mayle returns to France and puts behind him cholesterol worries, shopping by phone, California wines, and other concerns that plagued him after too much time away. \u003cbr\u003eIn Encore Provence, Mayle gives us a glimpse into the secrets of the truffle trade, a \"parfumerie lesson on the delicacies of scent, an exploration of the genetic effects of 2,000 years of foie gras, and a small-town murder mystery that reads like the best fiction. Here, too, are Mayle's latest tips on where to find the best honey, cheese, or \"chambre d'hite the region has to offer. Lyric, insightful, sparkling with detail, Encore Provence brings us a land where the smell of thyme in the fields or the glory of a leisurely lunch is no less than inspiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeter Mayle is the author of fifteen books, nine of them novels, including the beloved bestseller \u003ci\u003eA Year in Provence\u003c\/i\u003e. A recipient of the L馮ion d'Honneur from the French government for his cultural contributions, he lived in Provence with his wife, Jennie, for more than twenty-five years. Mayle died in 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 25, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47390427709618,"sku":"9780679762690","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/3b39364b26e004623df69cbb889dcc85.webp?v=1777944078","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/encore-provence-new-adventures-in-the-south-of-france-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}