Who knew Peter Mayle wrote deft, very enjoyable thrillers?

Not me.

Until now my knowledge of Mayle’s writing was confined to the highly successful, semi-autobiographical A Year in Provence, which my husband liked a lot…and me, not so much.

Accordingly, Murder in the Med was a delightful surprise.

Mayle, a former advertising executive, is an economical writer who doesn’t waste a word. Continue reading →