Acquired Tastes

By: Peter Mayle

Narrated by: Robin Sachs

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.

©1991 Peter Mayle (P)2011 Escargot Productions, Ltd.

Very enjoyable!

Highly enjoyable,au can say delicious readings!
The British humour makes it so more fun!
This is my 3 d book by Peter Mayle and every one of them is so different and so good!
Looking forward to my next one by Peter Mayle.

delightful

Peter Mayle writes a delightful, colorful and characteristically droll account of what it's like to lead the life of a wealthy European some decades ago. His descriptions are always fun, and that of the legal profession is a hoot.

Light hearted and funny

Lighthearted and funny book. Really enjoyed listening to it. The person telling the story had a great voice and did really well.

I highly recommend. Love this book

I love everything about this book. Funny, informative and educating. For the love of God I really had to change the whole new year resolution thing. This book gave me a good idea which I am running with. Love it love it love it. Had to get it for my dad. Highly recommend

Brilliant

I’m working my way through all of Peter Mayle’s books. This is my 3rd. I adore his sense of humor. His precise descriptions of Provence and for that matter most of France / Provence, Paris and London leave me smiling and laughing at the accuracy of his observations.
Having been to France several times over the past few years I equate the differences between the late 20th century and early to present 21st centuries in his accounts of places and attitudes, none the less, I’m
Nostalgic for those more gentile days.
I highly recommend his books and love these audio books narratives