2002年，獲頒法國國家榮譽軍團騎士勳章的彼得．梅爾（Peter Mayle），將他在普羅旺斯的一年寫成了《山居歲月：我在普羅旺斯，美好的一年》一書，立即造成轟動，並榮獲「英國書卷獎」年度最佳旅遊書，他也因此成為全球知名的暢銷作家。

彼得．梅爾的新作小說《The Diamond Caper》故事場景同樣留在他最熟悉的歐洲，編織一場令讀者膽顫心驚的完美犯罪。

Bon vivant and expert sleuth Sam Levitt and his partner in love and intrigue, Elena Morales, return in the latest installment of the delightfully sun-splashed Provençal Caper series.

When a Riviera socialite’s diamonds are stolen—the latest in a string of seemingly unconnected but ever-more-audacious jewelry heists across France—Elena flies in to investigate the insurance claim. It’s a trip she’s more than happy to make, as it gives her a chance to meet up with old friends in Marseille—and, particularly, with Sam.

Once reunited, Sam isn’t entirely distracted by domestic matters. In the pattern of these “perfect crimes” he's beginning to see a master at work, and he’s quickly determined to connect and solve the cases. But as he and Elena dig deeper, they begin to realize just how much is connected and how dangerous it may be to pursue the whole truth.

Meanwhile, there’s a house to renovate, rosé to share, and feasts of Provençal summer bounty to enjoy. Full of Peter Mayle’s inimitable wit and style, The Diamond Caper is sure to charm faithful fans and new readers alike.

 

彼得．梅爾（Peter Mayle） is the author of fourteen previous books, eight of them novels. 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 more than twenty-five years.