by Peter Mayle
First published 1996
Peter Mayle's "Anything Considered" follows a down-on-his-luck Englishman who relocates to the French countryside in search of a fresh start. Determined to live life on his own terms, he stumbles into a lucrative business venture: acquiring rare, valuable, and often unusual items for wealthy clients. As his enterprise grows, so do the risks, pitting him against ruthless competitors and a criminal underworld. Torn between his newfound success and a yearning for a simpler existence, he must navigate a world of excess and moral compromise to find what truly matters.
Genres: fiction, adventure, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, moral-dilemma
Setting: Monaco
325 pages · Paperback · Random House Large Print