Peter Mayle's Provence/a Year in Provence & Toujours Provence

Peter Mayle spent fifteen years in the advertising business before escaping Madison Avenue in 1975 to write an extensive series of books centered around life in his beloved Provence. His work has been translated into dozens of languages and he has contributed to a variety of newspapers, magazines, and television productions. "A Year in Provence" won the British Book Awards' Best Travel Book of the Year. He and his wife live in Provence. Patrick Macnee was born in 1922 in London, England. He first appeared on stage and made his film debut as an extra in "Pygmalion." After World War II, he resumed his stage and film career, with bit parts such as Young Jacob Marley in "Scrooge." The role that brought him worldwide fame and popularity was the part of John Steed, in the classic British television series "The Avengers." During the 1980s and 1990s, he became a familiar face on American television in such series as "Gavilan," "Empire," "Thunder in Paradise" and "Night Man." Patrick has recorded a number of audiobooks including eight of Jack Higgins' thrillers and Peter Mayle's "Toujours Provence."