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Hotel Pastis
- A Novel of Provence
- Narrated by: Toby Longworth
- Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins
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Publisher's Summary
A beguiling novel of romance, adventure, and tongue-in-cheek suspense set in the South of France, from the beloved, bestselling author of A Year in Provence.
Simon Shaw, a rumpled, fortyish English advertising executive, has decided to leave it all behind, and heads of to France to transform an abandoned police station in the Luberon into a small but world-class hotel. On his side, Simon has a loyal majordomo and a French business partner who is as practical as she is ravishing. But he hasn't counted on the malignant local journalist—or on the mauvaise types who have chosen the neighboring village as the site of their latest bank robbery. Slyly funny and overflowing with sensuous descriptions of the good life, Hotel Pastis is the literacy equivalent of a four-star restaurant.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- A. Young
- 2023-11-13
My favourite book just got better
I have always enjoyed the vivid imagery and humour in this book. The Narrator has to be the best I've ever heard. Had s choice of voice for each character is perfect. Look forward to listening again and. again.
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- Isobel
- 2023-05-25
A Romp in Mid-Life
Fantastic novel. A few too many stereotypes, but an exciting story that will renew your faith in falling in love and the power of positive relationships. Our British hero is Simon Shaw, harried advertising executive who longs for a change from the viscious circle of his life in London. He drives through France for a break and cracks the under-carriage of his Porsche by backing into a field. He is rescued by a single slim French blonde (of course) and together they launch a fabulous adventure while they fall down the slippery slope of love. In the background is a successful team of French cyclists moonlighting as bank robbers, as well as a cast of well-written characters like Ernest, his gay major domo (who needs a novel of his own). Author Peter Mayle has passed away, but I have read mostly all he's ever written. His books go from strength to strength. On the downside there is some noticeable breathy intake on the part of the narrator, and his French pronunciations are mostly just plain wrong; but if you don't speak French it won't bother you. Walk on the wild side: close up your devices and buy the book. Enjoy!
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Richard D Runkle
- 2023-08-01
A favorite Peter Mayle book!
Has been one of my favorite Peter Mayle books! Have read in many times, when I want to escape to Provence. Find the characters to be delightful. So happy to find it on Audible.
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- John A Jamil Brownson
- 2023-06-22
Hooked on Mayle’s Provence
Using the author’s advertising background, the story proceeds seamlessly with believable descriptions, characters and dialogue
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- Karin Olsen Campia
- 2023-05-18
Great story!
A wonderfully woven tale of a life style changing decision that leads to intrigue, suspense and immerses the reader into the characters of Provence! I thoroughly enjoyed it!!!
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- John Wright & Kim Hyatt
- 2023-05-08
Great listen!
At first I had a difficult time understanding the plot as there are two main lines going on. But once I got into it- very well written and a definite page turner!
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- Sylvia
- 2023-05-06
Clever, funny plot! Awesome setting/characters.
If you are only familiar with A Year in Provence and related books by Peter Mayle, you may be shocked by this (and a few other books he has written, like several mysteries, "Where Did I Come From", and a few more). The descriptions and characters are developed as beautifully as in AYIP. But this is a novel and focuses on some specific characters, my favorites of which are a group of incompetent criminals who plan to rob a bank. (That part is a bit reminiscent of the movie Larceny, Inc and its remake, Small Time Crooks). I have read this book several times over the past 30 years. It's so enjoyable. And I have waited for the audio version! I find the narrator reads rather rapidly, spoiling some of my enjoyment (hence 4 stars for Performance). So I use the speed adjustment and listen at 0.9X or 0.85X speed so I can savor all of the descriptive language. Give it a try if you like to read about Provence and good food and wine and if you like to laugh!
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- Dana
- 2023-04-21
Hard to believe this is from Peter Mayle
I have been a big fan of Peter Mayle but this book, and it’s performance, was very unpleasant.
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