A Good Year
A Good Year by Peter Mayle is a novel published by Random House Large Print in 2004, featuring 463 pages in English. The story follows Max Skinner, a London financial professional whose life takes an unexpected turn when he inherits a vineyard in Provence from his late uncle. As he arrives to inspect the property, he is captivated by the region’s beauty, culinary delights, and intriguing characters, including a charming notaire and the owner of a local bistro. Amidst the picturesque landscape, Max grapples with the realization that the vineyard’s wine is far from exceptional, prompting questions about his inheritance and the motivations of those around him.
Readers will find a narrative rich in the themes of romance and suspense, set against the backdrop of the competitive boutique-wine industry. As Max navigates his newfound responsibilities, he encounters a young woman from California who claims a stake in the estate and possesses extensive vineyard knowledge. This development leads to a series of twists and turns that explore both personal and professional stakes in the world of wine. A Good Year offers a blend of literary fiction and engaging storytelling, immersing readers in the sensual wonders of Provence while unraveling a captivating tale.
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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 gorgeousnotairehandling 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. From the Hardcover edition.
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