A diverting and witty crime novel by the renowned author of A Year in Provence.
Sam Levitt Series
This series follows Samuel Levitt, a former lawyer with a penchant for fine wine and detecting, as he unravels intricate cases of theft and fraud. Each installment is a journey filled with exquisite culinary delights, exceptional vintages, and colorful characters. Travel from the sun-drenched hills of Hollywood to the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux and beyond. It's an ideal escape for lovers of wine, gourmet food, and captivating mysteries.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
The Marseille Caper
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Lovable rogue and sleuth extraordinaire Sam Levitt returns in another delightful adventure through the South of France. After his daring escapade in Bordeaux, where he infiltrated the elite to recover a stolen wine collection, Sam expected a long break from France, especially with the enchanting Elena Morales by his side in Los Angeles. However, when the wealthy Francis Reboul, a victim of Sam's last heist, offers him a job in Marseille, the allure of excitement and the region's pleasures proves irresistible. As Sam and Elena bask in the coastal sunshine and indulge in Marseille's renowned food and wine, they find themselves embroiled in a fierce competition over the city's valuable waterfront. Representing Reboul, Sam navigates a treacherous landscape filled with thuggish gangsters and ruthless developers, raising the stakes in this high-stakes real estate battle. With danger lurking at every turn, Sam must rely on his wits, luck, and the support of friends to survive this latest caper. Will he emerge unscathed and ready to savor another bowl of bouillabaisse? The thrilling climax promises to reveal all.
- 3
The Corsican Caper
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
When billionaire Francis Reboul finds himself on the wrong side of a Russian tycoon, he’s fortunate to have vacationing friends Sam Levitt and Elena Morales on hand to help him out. Now it’s up to Sam—who’s saved Reboul’s neck before—to negotiate with an underworld of mercenaries, hit men, and Mafioso, to prevent his friend from becoming a victim of “Russian diplomacy.” As usual, Sam and Elena still find time to enjoy the good life, but as Sam’s sleuthing draws him closer to the truth, he realizes Reboul might not be the only one in trouble. Rich with clever twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is an adventure par excellence .
- 4
When a Riviera socialite’s diamonds are stolen—the latest in a string of seemingly unconnected but increasingly audacious jewelry heists across France—Peter Mayle’s bon vivant and master sleuth, Sam Levitt, and his partner, Elena Morales, are soon on the case. In these “perfect crimes,” Sam sees the hand of a master criminal, but as he and Elena dig deeper, they begin to realize just how dangerous it may be to pursue the truth. In the midst of all the excitement, there’s a house to renovate, rosé to share, and feasts of the Provençal summer bounty to enjoy—giving The Diamond Caper all the hallmarks of another delightfully sun-splashed Peter Mayle adventure.