Acquired Tastes

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Acquired Tastes

By: Peter Mayle

Narrated by: Robin Sachs

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Acquired Tastes, originally published as Expensive Habits, is a celebration of life's extravagances. It explores an aspect of human nature that, although dormant in hard economic times, is capable of erupting with the hint of good fortune and the drop of a credit card. It samples the luxuries of Havana cigars, Parisian hotels, bespoke London tailoring, and handmade shoes; discusses the proper color for a stretch limousine; and weighs the cost versus the pleasure of keeping a mistress. The proper way to eat true caviar is explained while providing the listener with hours of pure, unadulterated escapism.

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I, like so many others, first fell in love with Peter Mayle's writing whilst reading his famous books about moving to Provence. Here once again he provides amusement with his sardonic observations on life's very finest luxuries. From truffles to mistresses, Peter, the self confessed bon vivant, guides you through the process. Excellent narration by Robin Sachs, his elegant voice suits such a subject matter.