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When a Riviera socialite´s diamonds are stolen-the latest in a string of seemingly unconnected but increasingly audacious jewelry heists across France-Peter Mayle´s bon vivant and master sleuth, Sam Levitt, and his partner, Elena Morales, are soon on the case. In these "perfect crimes," Sam sees the hand of a master criminal, but as he and Elena dig deeper, they begin to realize just how dangerous it may be to pursue the truth. In the midst of all the excitement, there´s a house to renovate, rosé to share, and feasts of the Proven‡al summer bounty to enjoy-giving The Diamond Caper all the hallmarks of another delightfully sun-splashed Peter Mayle adventure.

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"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

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Peter Mayle is the author of fourteen previous books, seven 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 twenty years.

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