by Peter Mayle
First published 2013
When a wealthy Frenchman recruits Sam to represent his interests in Marseille, Sam and his fiery girlfriend Elena can't resist the lure of adventure and the delights of the region. But as they navigate the high-stakes world of Marseille's coveted waterfront, they find themselves embroiled in a web of deadly competition, where the only thing more treacherous than the city's ruthless power brokers is their own appetite for risk.
Genres: adventure, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: adventure, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Marseille, France
272 pages · Paperback · Quercus