PETER MAYLE
I was in the mood for something light; I had already discarded several books as being unreadable when Pastis appeared. Pastis is an anise flavoured alcohol associated with Provence a southern area of France. A poor little rich CEO, driven ad executive wants to get out of the fast lane. Simon had just completed divorcing “the bitch”. He does it by creating a hotel in a village of Provence with encouragement and help from his romantic interest.
The most interesting character, Ernest, his valet extrodinaire, obviously gay, has kept his home and executive life in order for years. Superb organizer, Ernest sets up and runs the hotel. His dream job and in the sunny south of France. The best part of the book is the fun of creating the hotel. The subplot of thieves and kidnapping is poorly handled. But then again it is light reading fun.
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