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The Marseille Caper
Written by Peter Mayle
Narrated by Robin Sachs
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Lovable rogue and sleuth extraordinaire Sam Levitt is back in another beguiling, as-only-Peter-Mayle-can-write-it romp through the South of France.
At the end of The Vintage Caper, Sam had just carried off a staggering feat of derring-do in the heart of Bordeaux, infiltrating the ranks of the French elite to rescue a stolen, priceless wine collection. With the questionable legality of the adventure-and the threat of some very powerful enemies!-Sam thought it'd be a while before he returned to France, especially with the charms of the beautiful Elena Morales to keep him in Los Angeles.
But when the immensely wealthy Francis Reboul-the victim of Sam's last heist but someone who knows talent when he sees it-asks our hero to take a job in Marseille, it's impossible for Sam and Elena to resist the possibility of further excitement . . . to say nothing of the pleasures of the region. Soon the two are enjoying the coastal sunshine and the delectable food and wine for which Marseille is known. Yet as a competition over Marseille's valuable waterfront grows more hotly disputed, Sam, representing Reboul, finds himself in the middle of an increasingly intrigue-ridden and dangerous real-estate grab, with thuggish gangsters on one side and sharklike developers on the other.
Will Sam survive this caper unscathed? Will he live to enjoy another bowl of bouillabaisse? All will be revealed-with luck, savvy, and a lot of help from Sam's friends-in the novel's wonderfully satisfying climax.
At the end of The Vintage Caper, Sam had just carried off a staggering feat of derring-do in the heart of Bordeaux, infiltrating the ranks of the French elite to rescue a stolen, priceless wine collection. With the questionable legality of the adventure-and the threat of some very powerful enemies!-Sam thought it'd be a while before he returned to France, especially with the charms of the beautiful Elena Morales to keep him in Los Angeles.
But when the immensely wealthy Francis Reboul-the victim of Sam's last heist but someone who knows talent when he sees it-asks our hero to take a job in Marseille, it's impossible for Sam and Elena to resist the possibility of further excitement . . . to say nothing of the pleasures of the region. Soon the two are enjoying the coastal sunshine and the delectable food and wine for which Marseille is known. Yet as a competition over Marseille's valuable waterfront grows more hotly disputed, Sam, representing Reboul, finds himself in the middle of an increasingly intrigue-ridden and dangerous real-estate grab, with thuggish gangsters on one side and sharklike developers on the other.
Will Sam survive this caper unscathed? Will he live to enjoy another bowl of bouillabaisse? All will be revealed-with luck, savvy, and a lot of help from Sam's friends-in the novel's wonderfully satisfying climax.
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Peter Mayle
Peter Mayle (1939-2018) spent fifteen years in the advertising business before escaping in 1975 to write books, including his bestselling A Year in Provence and Toujours Provence. His work has been translated into seventeen languages and he has contributed to a variety of newspapers and magazines.
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Reviews for The Marseille Caper
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Terrific post-World War II international thriller. Macnnes has created a fascinating mix of well-drawn characters and an intriguing plot line. This fast-paced tale constantly surprises you, right to the very end. For that reason, I don't want to divulge even part of the story. Just trust me, the author gets hold of you on the very first page and never lets up.Don't start this one too late in the evening or you will be up all night.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I really enjoy reading the older novels written by established authors (this one was in its 21st printing). Published at the height of the Cold War and the Vietnam hot war, The Salzburg Connection bridges the gap between WWII and the present (1968). An interesting story, well written ... and you might even be able to catch the movie on late night.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I liked the beginning and the end. It was a bit slow in the middle. I liked the plot and the setting.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Gripping, atmospheric first few chapters, but momentum tends to tail off from the point that Bill Mathison, the New York lawyer, arrives in Zurich to try to unravel the mystery surrounding Yates and his activities.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Old time spy drama from the cold war, with Nazis and Commies and US and British spies all converging on a tiny lake in Austria that holds a box.Brought back some old memories from the 60s and 70s. Including my trip in 1970 still with spies running around Europe. And everywhere else I suppose.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I started reading mysteries as did many of my generation with The Nancy Drew Mysteries by Carolyn Keene. Then it was on to the romantic mystery genre as developed by Mary Stewart and espionage novels by Helen MacInnes. This espionage novel is undoubtedly one of the best ever for its time.
This work of fiction is plush with setting descriptions and intricate details of the chase to discover if the rumor is true that an old chest containing Nazi war documents is submerged in the midst of an Austrian lake - a true Pandora's box that could seemingly easily become the basis for the recreation of the world's worst nightmare and possibly help to rebuild an underground network that would devote themselves to the rebuilding of the Nazi regime. Can the chest be retrieved if it is not just a rumor? What do the documents disclose? Who would the documents benefit? Can multiple agents from different countries work together for the common good?
Helen MacInnes wrote espionage before the assistance of technology in the formats of laptops, cell phones, and social media. Helen MacInnes brings her characters to life and the reader becomes engrossed in trying to solve the puzzles of the journey for the truth and who is truly to be believed in the midst of deceptive and cryptic messages. It is the classic question of "Will good prevail over evil?" The reader will continue to turn pages as fast as he/she can read to learn the answer. It is an espionage novel that reminds us of the harrowing twists and turns to the truth and forever reminds us of the challenges and costs for those that fight behind-the-scenes to preserve freedom. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I started reading mysteries as did many of my generation with The Nancy Drew Mysteries by Carolyn Keene. Then it was on to the romantic mystery genre as developed by Mary Stewart and espionage novels by Helen MacInnes. This espionage novel is undoubtedly one of the best ever for its time.
This work of fiction is plush with setting descriptions and intricate details of the chase to discover if the rumor is true that an old chest containing Nazi war documents is submerged in the midst of an Austrian lake - a true Pandora's box that could seemingly easily become the basis for the recreation of the world's worst nightmare and possibly help to rebuild an underground network that would devote themselves to the rebuilding of the Nazi regime. Can the chest be retrieved if it is not just a rumor? What do the documents disclose? Who would the documents benefit? Can multiple agents from different countries work together for the common good?
Helen MacInnes wrote espionage before the assistance of technology in the formats of laptops, cell phones, and social media. Helen MacInnes brings her characters to life and the reader becomes engrossed in trying to solve the puzzles of the journey for the truth and who is truly to be believed in the midst of deceptive and cryptic messages. It is the classic question of "Will good prevail over evil?" The reader will continue to turn pages as fast as he/she can read to learn the answer. It is an espionage novel that reminds us of the harrowing twists and turns to the truth and forever reminds us of the challenges and costs for those that fight behind-the-scenes to preserve freedom. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5A bit predictable but holds up well considering it was written in the 60's.
A good holiday read if you are staying in the Salzburg area. - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I liked the beginning and the end. It was a bit slow in the middle. I liked the plot and the setting.