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ⓘ About Peter Mayle
British author Peter Mayle is known for his series of books detailing life in Provence, France. Peter was born on June 14, 1939 in Brighton, East Sussex, England. The youngest of three children, Mayle and his family moved to Barbados at the end or World War II. At sixteen, Peter dropped out of school and returned to England. In 1957 he began his first job, working as a trainee at the Shell Oil office in London. It wasn’t long before Mayle realized he had an interest in advertising; Ambitiously, Peter wrote to David Ogilvy, head of advertisement for Shell at the time, and requested a job. Ogilvy offered Peter Mayle a position as a junior account executive; However, Mayle was interested in the creative side of advertising. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, Peter Mayle has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Peter Mayle
The Vintage Caper
The Vintage Caper is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Levitt Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
The Marseille Caper
The Marseille Caper is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Sam Levitt Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
The Corsican Caper / Murder in the Med
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Corsican Caper / Murder in the Med as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Sam Levitt Books series showcases Peter Mayle's mastery of suspense.
The Diamond Caper
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Sam Levitt Books with The Diamond Caper, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
Hotel Pastis
Hotel Pastis continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Anything Considered
Anything Considered continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Chasing Cezanne
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Chasing Cezanne, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
A Good Year
A Good Year is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Hotel Pastis of Provence
Hotel Pastis of Provence is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
A Year in Provence
A Year in Provence is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Provence Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Toujours Provence
Toujours Provence is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Provence Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France
Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France continues the Publication Order of Provence Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
My Twenty-Five Years in Provence
My Twenty-Five Years in Provence continues the Publication Order of Provence Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
'What's Happening to Me?': A Guide to Puberty
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with 'What's Happening to Me?': A Guide to Puberty, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
'Will I Go To Heaven?'
'Will I Go To Heaven?' continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
'Where Did I Come From?'
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with 'Where Did I Come From?', another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
'Will I Like It?'
'Will I Like It?' continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
How To Be a Pregnant Father
How To Be a Pregnant Father is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Baby Taming
Baby Taming continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Divorce Can Happen to Nice People
Divorce Can Happen to Nice People continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Great Moments in Baby History
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Great Moments in Baby History, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
We're Not Pregnant
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with We're Not Pregnant, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
Congratulations, You're Not Pregnant
Congratulations, You're Not Pregnant is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Grown-Ups and Other Problems: Help for Small People in a Big World
Grown-Ups and Other Problems: Help for Small People in a Big World is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Thirsty Work
Thirsty Work continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
From Here to Maternity
From Here to Maternity is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
The Honeymoon Book
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Honeymoon Book, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
Anything But Rover
Anything But Rover is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Sweet Dreams and Monsters
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Sweet Dreams and Monsters, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
Why Are We Getting a Divorce?
Why Are We Getting a Divorce? continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Scruffs The Alternative Dog Show
Scruffs The Alternative Dog Show is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Dangerous Candy
Dangerous Candy continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Acquired Tastes
Acquired Tastes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Expensive Habits
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Expensive Habits, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
Provence A-Z
Provence A-Z is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Provence
Provence is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Provence from the Air
Provence from the Air is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
A Dog's Life
A Dog's Life continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
French Lessons / Bon Appetit
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with French Lessons / Bon Appetit, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
Confessions of a French Baker
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Confessions of a French Baker, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
Up the Agency
Up the Agency is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Provence in Ten Easy Lessons
Provence in Ten Easy Lessons is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Man's Best Friend
Man's Best Friend is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wicked Willie Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Twinkle Winkle: Man's Best Friend and Your Star Signs
Twinkle Winkle: Man's Best Friend and Your Star Signs is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wicked Willie Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Wicked Willie's Guide to Women: A Worm's Eye View of the Fair Sex
Wicked Willie's Guide to Women: A Worm's Eye View of the Fair Sex continues the Publication Order of Wicked Willie Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Wicked Willie's Low-Down on Men
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wicked Willie Books with Wicked Willie's Low-Down on Men, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
The World According to Wicked Willie
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wicked Willie Books with The World According to Wicked Willie, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
Willie's Away!
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wicked Willie Books with Willie's Away!, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
Dear Willie
Dear Willie is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Wicked Willie Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
Wicked Willie Stand Up Comic
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Wicked Willie Books with Wicked Willie Stand Up Comic, another outstanding contribution from Peter Mayle.
Willie's Leg-Over Handbook
Willie's Leg-Over Handbook continues the Publication Order of Wicked Willie Books story arc with Peter Mayle's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Amazing Adventures of Chilly Billy
The Amazing Adventures of Chilly Billy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
As Dead as a Dodo
A gripping mystery unfolds in As Dead as a Dodo as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Picture Books series showcases Peter Mayle's mastery of suspense.
Footprints in the Butter
Footprints in the Butter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Picture Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Peter Mayle have come to expect.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Peter Mayle?
Peter Mayle is a bestselling author known for 6 book series containing over 54 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Sam Levitt Books, Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Provence Non-Fiction Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Peter Mayle series to start with?
For readers new to Peter Mayle's work, the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 29 books. Begin with 'What's Happening to Me?': A Guide to Puberty to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Peter Mayle written?
Peter Mayle has written over 54 books across 6 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Peter Mayle books in order?
Yes, reading Peter Mayle's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Peter Mayle write in?
Peter Mayle writes primarily in fiction. With 6 series across 54 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Peter Mayle's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Peter Mayle's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Peter Mayle's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Peter Mayle's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series. The first book, 'What's Happening to Me?': A Guide to Puberty, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.