Probably, today there is no person who did not watch or at least did not hear about the film "Good Year" by Ridley Scott. This masterpiece was shot with Russell Crowe, Freddy Highmore and Albert Finney in the lead roles based on the wonderful novel "The Year in Provence", authored by Peter Mail. This magnificent romantic story cannot leave indifferent any lover of good books.
Peter Mail - author of international bestsellers
So what can you say about this writer? Initially, he did not think about writing books. In the advertising business, the Englishman Peter Mail worked for fifteen years. His literary career was influenced by his love for the south of France. Peter Mail began writing books in 1989. The first of them was the novel "Year in Provence." The book very quickly won many fans. It was the Provence of Peter Mail that brought him great fame. Since then, the author has devoted himself exclusively to writing. To date, he has created the following works: "Hotel" Pastis "," Another Year in Provence "," Long Live the Holiday! " and other novels, art guides and encyclopedias.
Pleasant stories about life in France
Peter Mail writes books just fine. Reading his literary masterpieces, it’s rather difficult to break away. Fans of good literature claim that they even prefer to read the next few pages even to sleep.
The works transfer a person to France, to the measured and calm life of a small village, introduce him to winemakers and beautiful estates. The author clearly expresses his enthusiasm for French cuisine, the nature of this beautiful country. Reading books is very nice. Moreover, Mail expresses his thoughts in the form of an unpretentious easy narrative. Funny stories about buying a house, moving, repair, written very simply and with humor, give the reader great pleasure.
Both nice and helpful.
By the way, these works have another plus. Peter Mail not only glorified in them all the charms of Gallic reality. Delving into the various aspects of the daily life of Provence, the author reveals the secrets of perfumery, truffle trade, the genetic consequences of regular consumption of foie gras, etc.
Gives a writer and a lot of purely practical advice. For example, where you can buy the most delicious honey, which cheese everyone will surely like, where it is best for a foreigner to stay overnight. In short, books are not only enjoyable, but also bring great benefits.
Humor and good nature
To summarize. Mail's works are read very easily thanks to the author’s perfect syllable, interesting stories, beautiful descriptions and, importantly, a subtle sense of humor. He shows with warmth, good nature and love the life of the French land, and in a way that only a permanent resident could do.
The world bestseller entitled "Year in Provence" was appreciated by many readers. This influenced the creation by Mail of several more funny and colorful books about life in the south of this magnificent country.
The stories that happen to those who live in Provence captivate, fascinate, and allow you to spend your free time in a fun and interesting way. Stories about the planting of rose bushes, about the gold coins found with this, about the feasts in the parking lot for trucks at "divine" prices. They are populated by characters represented with great love and wit. Here is the unfortunate gendarme who fell into disgrace, and the summer visitors of the country, who are experiencing the patience of hospitable hosts, and a funny dog named Boy. In general, these books are a good-natured portrait of a place where you can spend your time unforgettable, have a great rest, sheltering from the rest of the world, enjoying calmness and a warm relaxing atmosphere.