by Peter Mayle
First published 2018
When a rainy forecast chases Peter and Jennie Mayle from the Côte d'Azur, they stumble upon the timeless allure of Provence and decide to make it their home. Over the next 25 years, they immerse themselves in the region's sun-dappled villages, fragrant lavender fields, and lively café culture. As modern life gradually encroaches, Mayle offers a bittersweet farewell, reveling in Provence's enduring charms even as some cherished traditions begin to fade.
Genres: travel, 20th-century, memoir, biography-memoir, 21st-century, france
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
Setting: France, Provence, Provence (France)
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
192 pages · Hardcover · Knopf