AnYtHiNg Considered ~ Peter Mayle. SIGNED! STATED 1st Edn HbDj HERE in MELB

Description: Peter Mayle’s delicious new fictional confection is set, bien entendu, in Provence, where a suave if slightly threadbare English expat named Bennett is reaching the end of his credit. In desperation he places an ad in The International Herald “Unattached Englishman … seeks interesting and unusual work. Anything considered except marriage.” In no time at all Bennett is being paid handsomely to impersonate the mysterious and very wealthy Julian Poe. This entails occupying Poe’s palatial flat in Monte Carlo, whizzing around in his Mercedes, and charging meals at the Côte d'Azur’s better restaurants. Unfortunately, there are certain complications … involving Sicilian and Corsican Mafiosi, the loveliest woman ever to drive a tank, and a formula for domesticating the notoriously unpredictable black truffle. As orchestrated by Mayle, these elements make Anything Considered a novel of nail-biting suspense and champagne-dry wit, whose evocations of the good life are so convincing that you’ll come away with a suntan.About the AuthorPeter Mayle 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. Very Interesting read!ReviewsFIVE STARS!! … There are several reasons why I like Mayle's writing. He accurately captures the things that are important and different among cultures, tells a good story, and builds in enough plot twists to defy predictability. In this story, we learn about the biases of expatriate Brits in France (once again) and the nuances of differences among Italians, Corsicans, and the French. Throw in an American, season with the light and culture of Mediterranean France and you have a "ripping good yarn", as Mayle himself might say. This is one of my favorite books ever….. I've read it a dozen times since first breaking open the spine in 1996, and have lent it out so often that I had to buy a second copy last year. I re-read it while travelling for the holidays this year, and finished with a smile on my face, as usual. Light-hearted, quick, easy read. And who couldn't get into a character who's run through his money and is so desperate that he runs an ad in an international paper that suggests, "anything considered ... but marriage"? FIVE STARS!! … Best quote from many from this book is "But what is champagne, after all? Nothing but grapes breaking wind. .." I loved this book from the very start and like all Peter Mayle books, I want to go to France and enjoy the food and wine. A thoroughly enjoyable romp! …. "Anything Considered" - written by Peter Mayle was as I expected from the pen of Mayle, - it was a charming, light-hearted story full of small French villages and especially of their heavenly food and drink. Englishman Bennett is between jobs and tries a fresh approach - "He would take the initiative and make his own luck. He would advertise himself." A strong resemblance to a James Bond plot enters here, with the focus being a valise packed with a secret formula that will revolutionize the truffle industry. "The birth of a truffle is a very haphazard process." Bennett picks up a Gal Friday along the way and together they race through the French countryside, scheming along the way to avoid the bad guys and make some quick cash. This book was a thoroughly enjoyable romp with no deep meaning or objectionable content - a breath of fresh air. A charming mystery …. set in the south of France. No big plot twists or shocking turns but a very enjoyable, light-hearted, and at times humorous read. Just a warning, the decadent descriptions of food will leave your mouth watering.Marvellous Reading! WHY do ebayers buy from US?Because you KNOW what you're getting. My close up photos are of the actual item & form part of my description!! POSTAGE IS $12.90 WITHIN AUSTRALIAWe pack your books with care - using secure, lightweight, waterproof packaging to ensure that they are well protected in transit.*All items will be shipped within 3 business days of receipt of payment. Payment can be made by Direct Deposit Bank Transfer or Paypal. Check out my other items- *Buyer to make contact within 3 days of auction end and payment within 5 days. *Cash on pick up is fine. *Bank deposit & PAYPAL available. *Any questions? Just ask! Please look for my other items in our new Ebay Store 'Jingle Bells Books' ~ as there are lots & lots of old, RARE and COLLECTABLE BOOKS to be cleared from our bookshelves. We're new retirees downsizing from 30+ years teaching & clearing an 80 year, 3 generation private family collection of often valuable books ! *HAPPY TO COMBINE POSTAGE up to 3kilos of BOOKS can post WITHIN Australia for $16.90! THANKS FOR DROPPING BY

Price: 62.93 AUD

Location: Elwood,Melbourne Vic

End Time: 2024-12-21T03:51:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 19.05 AUD