Description: "Expert sleuth Sam Levitt and his partner in love an d intrigue, Elena Morales, return in the latest installment of the ... 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"--Provided by Publisher.
Review Quotes: "A romp. . . . Food and wine are delicious, sunsets gorgeous and everyone has a good time. So will the reader." --The Washington Times
"For nearly 20 years, Peter Mayle has entertained foodies, Francophiles and armchair travelers with his adventures in the South of France." --The New York Times Book Review "Witty. . . . As the [characters] eat and drink their way through Provence, there's also the matter of solving a string of jewelry heists, which poses more danger than they expect." --The Sacramento Bee "A plot-twisting mystery set against a rosé-fueled Riviera backdrop." --Yahoo! Travel