To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. The godfather has the same name as a famous Corsican city (Zonza), and the brothers are called Figatelli. I love all Peter Mayle's books, and this is no exception. This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide. Rich with clever twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is an adventure par excellence. Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2014. From Marseille to Corsica with Peter Mayle, Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2016. The second one in the series, "The Marseilles Caper," was a delight. Here is Peter Mayle at his effervescent best—his master sleuth, Sam Levitt, eating, drinking, and romancing his way through the South of France even as he investigates a case of deadly intrigue among the Riviera’s jet set. Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020. A shame, better out of print. They meet Corsican mafia who runs their own bar and are brothers. From Marseille to Corsica with Peter Mayle, Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2016. To hide their identity, they are dressed in trousers from the Russian army, have short-cut hair, wide shoulders and short neck. Here you will find Russian mafia on a secret mission to a Corsica that the author probably has not visited. In most cases, items shipped from Amazon.com may be returned for a full refund. Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2014. This one falls somewhere in between. I love these annual instalments from Peter Mayle, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2015. Vintage; Reprint edition (April 28, 2015). Unable to add item to List. The Corsican Caper (1961) User Reviews Review this title 2 Reviews. You would think that Jacqueline Beer working with Bailey&Spencer all these years would be immune to … Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. As usual, Sam and Elena still find time to enjoy the good life, but as Sam’s sleuthing draws him closer to the truth, he realizes Reboul might not be the only one in trouble. When billionaire Francis Reboul finds himself on the wrong side of a Russian tycoon, he’s fortunate to have vacationing friends Sam Levitt and Elena Morales on hand to help him out. Cell phone instead of mobile, and lots more. I looked forward to publication of this book for months, only to be disappointed by the lack of depth of character and plot. List Price: 23.95* * Individual store prices may vary. I love them too, but more fresh blood would have made this book more entertaining. Peter Mayle loves his characters, and it shows. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Here is Peter Mayle at his effervescent best—his master sleuth, Sam Levitt, eating, drinking, and romancing his way through the South of France even as he investigates a case of deadly intrigue among the Riviera’s jet set. A recipient of the Légion d’Honneur from the French government for his cultural contributions, he has been living in Provence with his wife, Jennie, for twenty years. I love these annual instalments from Peter Mayle, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2015. To hide their identity, they are dressed in trousers from the Russian army, have short-cut hair, wide shoulders and short neck. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try your request again later. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2015. This is also found on menus, along with foie gras etc. A shame, better out of print. The Corsican Caper is the third in a series – preceded by The Vintage Caper and The Marsaille Caper and the first time Mayle has tackled a series of fiction titles – and is centred around the character of Sam Levitt, a former criminal turned adventurer for hire, who has, over the course of the books, been involved in wine heists, kidnapping and art theft. He is a master of description; but sadly, no amount of description can compensate for the lack of plot and character development in his mysteries, this one included. Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2014. He parked in a gravel lot outside the bustling terminal and took the … The caper is a little light on plot, and Mayle doesn’t brief new readers about Sam Levitt (a former lawyer, wine connoisseur, and sleuth). Hardcover. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Leaving the 'u' out of colour and neighbour etc. --Connie Fletcher, “A light frolic of suspense….I…enjoyed every moment of an escape into the world of champagne for lunch and a snack of escargot and caviar.”. The Corsican Caper . Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016. Suzanne should know better bkoganbing 6 May 2017. It is by far my least favorite Peter Mayle book, and I have read and enjoyed most of his works. I only persevered because the book was extremely expensive, but I just felt more and more cheated. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. From the Hardcover edition. Note to self: wait until he writes about Provence again before any further purchases. They meet Corsican mafia who runs their own bar and are brothers. These books are not something you'd read for educational value on any level----just a fast read. I've dropped a star because I have a gripe which is, that as an (supposed) Englishman, why has he started to write in 'American'. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. I only persevered because the book was extremely expensive, but I just felt more and more cheated. This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide. Another "caper" book following in Peter Mayle's series with the same characters and a predictable plot. I first fell in love with Peter Mayle's writing when I read A Year in Provence many years ago, and enjoy his stories about life in that region. When Reboul refuses to sell, Vronsky’s methods quickly turn unsavory. Billionaire Francis Reboul is taking in the view at his coastal estate, awaiting the arrival of vacationing friends Sam Levitt and Elena Morales, when he spies a massive yacht whose passengers seem a little too interested in his property. . could be an alternate title for this third in Mayle’s Provence caper series. Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018. The people in the book are very well to do. This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide. Please try again. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. It was entertaining, and you know that the hero will prevail, so there is little violence, less in fact than in the previous book in the series. Try again. But, it made a good read during a long delay at the airport, and I'll probably keep reading his future novels in hopes Mayle will somehow return to his top form. The Corsican Caper 1. The dénouement is a nonsense - blank cartridges don't fire bullets of any kind, and I don't believe that two professional gunmen are going to fail to check their magazines before going out on a job. More Readouts in Fiction. Still, fans of the series will stick around for the ambience, even though much of it comes from Levitt’s girlfriend reading aloud from a guidebook. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. His books are, after all, very light, in several senses of the word "light," so they're worth a few hours of time that would probably be wasted anyway. . Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. Please try again. Check instead of cheque. This time at least the plot has been given some thought. “Francis Reboul sat in the sunshine, contemplating his breakfast: a shot glass of extra-virgin olive oil, which the French insist is so beneficial for le transit intestinal, followed by a large bowl of café crème and a croissant of such exquisite lightness that it threatened to float off the plate.” Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018. If you love to read about visiting fine restaurants with excerpts of the menu in French then this book is for you. I was very glad when I got to the end of this. It is by far my least favorite Peter Mayle book, and I have read and enjoyed most of his works. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2014. Peter Mayle is the author of thirteen previous books, seven of them novels. A very linear plot with no side stories, or surprises. Please try your request again later. I was very glad when I got to the end of this. And he loves them so much that there seems little room for much in the way of new characters to add fresh blood to the series. I looked forward to publication of this book for months, only to be disappointed by the lack of depth of character and plot. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. A very linear plot with no side stories, or surprises. A better effort from Mr Mayle. Fortunately, Reboul’s friend Sam Levitt arrives for a visit just in time to set in motion his own investigation into Vronsky. This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide. Fiction Mystery Suspense Another Peter Mayle book to add to my collection. Bon appetit!” —The Post and Courier“There is a way to enjoy delicious meals in the south of France amid gorgeous scenery with many bottles of wine (particularly rose) but no calories. The book started out with a very promising plot but, like many reviewers here, I was disappointed in the complete lack of surprises or plot twists as the story unfolded. Peter Mayle's first Sam Levitt novel, "The Vintage Caper," was a complete disaster. It's light, lite fare! Rich with clever twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is an adventure par excellence. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. . To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Not close to being one of Mr Mayle's best - and his best is very good. A better effort from Mr Mayle. Directed by Leslie H. Martinson. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2016. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2018. Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2014. He loves them enough that he never really puts them in all that much peril. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. And he loves them so much that there seems little room for much in the way of new characters to add fresh blood to the series. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2018. (In this case, one of the places is a yacht, The Caspian Sea. Mayle calls it “the mother of all yachts” – it’s posh on a very grand scale. Also, for Mayle, the meal and scenery descriptions are fairly thin this time. Or as Mayle puts it “the mother of all yachts” - three hundre When billionaire Francis Reboul finds himself on the wrong side of a Russian tycoon, he’s fortunate to have vacationing friends Sam Levitt and Elena Morales on hand to help him out. . Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I love them too, but more fresh blood would have made this book more entertaining. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2016. Capers in Corsica and the South of France. Buy The Corsican Caper (Sam Levitt Capers) Reprint by Mayle, Peter (ISBN: 9780345804563) from Amazon's Book Store. This is also found on menus, along with foie gras etc. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. This book was shorter and seemed thinner in terms of plot development, so I was less satisfied with it, but it was still entertaining and I'm glad I read it. But, it made a good read during a long delay at the airport, and I'll probably keep reading his future novels in hopes Mayle will somehow return to his top form. But Vronsky can’t obtain what he wants most: the ocean villa of Francis Reboul, the refined billionaire who has figured in other Caper mysteries. Easy to read and quite enjoyable. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2014. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. He is a master of description; but sadly, no amount of description can compensate for the lack of plot and character development in his mysteries, this one included. This book was shorter and seemed thinner in terms of plot development, so I was less satisfied with it, but it was still entertaining and I'm glad I read it. . It was entertaining, and you know that the hero will prevail, so there is little violence, less in fact than in the previous book in the series. As usual, Sam and Elena still find time to enjoy the good life, but as Sam’s sleuthing draws him closer to the truth, he realizes Reboul might not be the only one in trouble. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. This one falls somewhere in between. The same cast of characters form the main cohort, with new ones added for the specific plot of this book. Rich with clever twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is an adventure par excellence. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2015. The same cast of characters form the main cohort, with new ones added for the specific plot of this book. An uncouth Russian capitalist, Oleg Vronsky has a history of getting what he wants, which often requires those standing in his way disappearing in the process. Other Editions of This Title: Digital Audiobook (5/12/2014) Paperback (4/28/2015) Hardcover, Large Print (6/4/2014) Compact Disc (5/13/2014) Description. [A] romp exhorting the pleasures of the French countryside. With Richard Long, Roger Smith, Edd Byrnes, Louis Quinn. A leisurely amble through Marseilles and onto Corsica with a spot of crime thrown in for good measure. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. Here is Peter Mayle at his effervescent best—his master sleuth, Sam Levitt, eating, drinking, and romancing his way through the South of France even as he investigates a case of deadly intrigue among the Riviera’s jet set. What floats this novel are the bubbles from the champagne that always seems to be chilled and waiting, along with Mayle’s usual airy descriptions of French wines and meals. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2016. It wasn't until halfway through the story that any sort of action started taking place; what action there was took was glossed over and took place so quickly it barely even happened; and even the focus was on the descriptions - mostly of food and wine - not the action one typically expects from a mystery novel (or in this case, novella, as many reviewers have classified it). Please try again. The Corsican Caper. Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Here you will find Russian mafia on a secret mission to a Corsica that the author probably has not visited. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. Hide Spoilers. Unable to add item to List. Something went wrong. SELECTION FROM Sooley: A Novel John Grisham. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. I love all Peter Mayle's books, and this is no exception. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Leaving the 'u' out of colour and neighbour etc. Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2016. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. Find books like The Corsican Caper from the world’s largest community of readers. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Here is Peter Mayle at his effervescent best—his master sleuth, Sam Levitt, eating, drinking, and romancing his way through the South of France even as he investigates a case of deadly intrigue among the Riviera’s jet set. I first fell in love with Peter Mayle's writing when I read A Year in Provence many years ago, and enjoy his stories about life in that region. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Just waiting for more books with many new restaurants, exclusive food and stupid gangsters. The Corsican Caper: A novel (Sam Levitt Capers Book 3) and millions of other books are available for Amazon Kindle. The paperback book was in good order, arrived in good time and was an enjoyable read. Brimming with entertaining twists, sparkling scenery, and mouthwatering gustatory interludes as only Peter Mayle can write them, The Corsican Caper is a one-way ticket to pleasure, Provençal style. Try again. These books are not something you'd read for educational value on any level----just a fast read. The godfather has the same name as a famous Corsican city (Zonza), and the brothers are called Figatelli. Just waiting for more books with many new restaurants, exclusive food and stupid gangsters. The second one in the series, "The Marseilles Caper," was a delight. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Easy to read and quite enjoyable. My Twenty-five Years in Provence: Reflections on Then and Now (Vintage Departures), Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France, Peter Mayle is the author of fifteen books, nine of them novels, including the beloved bestseller. Another "caper" book following in Peter Mayle's series with the same characters and a predictable plot. Peter Mayle loves his characters, and it shows. The author has probably found the name from a menu since Figatelli is a corsican sausage made of liver and pork with cloves of garlic and spices. Not close to being one of Mr Mayle's best - and his best is very good. I've dropped a star because I have a gripe which is, that as an (supposed) Englishman, why has he started to write in 'American'. Here is Peter Mayle at his effervescent best—his master sleuth, Sam Levitt, eating, drinking, and romancing his way through the South of France even as he investigates a case of deadly intrigue among the Riviera’s jet set. . They travel First Class and eat in 5 star restaurants – how the other half life in the Mediterranean! A leisurely amble through Marseilles and onto Corsica with a spot of crime thrown in for good measure. You’re in good company with Mayle’s cast of characters.” —The Columbus Dispatch“Filled with fascinating characters and punctuated with culinary delights,” —Palm Beach Daily News. Peter Mayle. The author has probably found the name from a menu since Figatelli is a corsican sausage made of liver and pork with cloves of garlic and spices. Learn more. He loves them enough that he never really puts them in all that much peril. It's never a surprise when you read a Mayle novel and smile, laugh a bit, worry whether it will all go well for the principal characters --- they are admirable, likable, and so you the reader CARE. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. It's light, lite fare! Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. Cell phone instead of mobile, and lots more. Note to self: wait until he writes about Provence again before any further purchases. Gentle kidding aside, THE CORSICAN CAPER, like its siblings, is a fun book with just enough suspense and intrigue to hold one’s interest while showing a world that few of its potential readers will experience. Peter Mayle. Peter Mayle's first Sam Levitt novel, "The Vintage Caper," was a complete disaster. Overpriced short novel presumably aimed at early teens - lightweight story (peopled by glitterati who are forever eating out (so lots of pages taken up by restaurant menus...) when not at home sipping champagne at the drop of a hat). Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Overpriced short novel presumably aimed at early teens - lightweight story (peopled by glitterati who are forever eating out (so lots of pages taken up by restaurant menus...) when not at home sipping champagne at the drop of a hat). Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! The book started out with a very promising plot but, like many reviewers here, I was disappointed in the complete lack of surprises or plot twists as the story unfolded. . About The Corsican Caper. . Much of this novel is actually set in the Caspian Sea. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2016. Please try again. Something went wrong. The paperback book was in good order, arrived in good time and was an enjoyable read. It's never a surprise when you read a Mayle novel and smile, laugh a bit, worry whether it will all go well for the principal characters --- they are admirable, likable, and so you the reader CARE. At seven Monday morning, a van left the dorm again as Ecko took four of his new players to the bus station. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. A fast read, and everything just rambles along for an okay ending. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. If you love to read about visiting fine restaurants with excerpts of the menu in French then this book is for you. This eBook edition includes a Reading Group Guide. 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