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A Good Year

By: Peter Mayle
Narrated by: Ben Chaplin
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From Peter Mayle, a wonderful new novel steeped in wine—and the business of wine?and set in, bien sûr, Provence.

Max Skinner is not exactly setting the London financial world on fire?and when his supervisor steals his biggest client, it’s definitely time to inspect the vineyard in Provence that his recently departed uncle left him. Heartily and happily distracted upon his arrival by the landscape, the weather, and the food?not to mention the gorgeous notaire handling the estate and the stunning owner of the local bistro?Max almost forgets about his inherited property.

Which might have been a good idea, because the wine produced there is swill. But then why, Max has to wonder, is his caretaker so anxious to acquire the land? When a beautiful young woman from California arrives with what might be a legitimate claim on the estate, and knowledge of vineyards that far outstrips Max’s own, the plot begins its twists and turns into and out of truly wonderful complications and resolutions.

This is luscious reading?soothing us with the sensual wonders of Provence while it tells a fascinating tale of the hugely lucrative and competitive boutique-wine trade. It is Peter Mayle’s most satisfying, most delectable novel yet.©2004 Peter Mayle; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc. Fiction Genre Fiction Exciting World Literature Suspense Mystery Family Life Contemporary Heartfelt Romance Contemporary Romance Historical Fiction
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Critic reviews

“A delightful divertissement. . . .plenty of . . . local color, comic dalliances and a feastful of entertainment.” —The Seattle Times

“Happily snide (and knowledgeable). . . . Wicked turns of phrase . . . . Quite agreeable, with an insouciant nose . . . perfect for summer reading.” —Chicago Sun-Times

“Mayle makes Provence sound like the most enticing place this side of paradise. Reservations, anyone?” —People

“Bubbly, light-hearted, good-natured. . . . [Mayle’s] descriptions of food and country ambience. . . live up to his reputation.” —The Baltimore Sun

“Fast-moving and fun. . . . a deliciously light-hearted tale. . . . The Provencal life never tasted so good.” —Rocky Mountain News
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Really good accent, but only find one of his narrator work here. Hopefully there will be more of it. For someone who doesn't speak English like me, I can understand what a audio book is talking about for the first time. Thanks. Well done in it.

Can't get enough of Ben's voice

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Most enjoyable characters and travel in France. Wine and human behavior wrapped together in the Luberon . Delicious.

good story

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The latest Provincial romp by Peter Mayle is full of food, fun and foolishness. It's great. But I recommend the unabridged version because this version seemed a bit, well, abridged.

A classic Mayle tale...but go unabridged

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I very much enjoyed the book story, the movie left out too much detail

great story

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