It is, Casey. Very rich content.

Jan 20, 2022,00:16 AM
 

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Just did that to watch the sunset, however

 
 By: MSB : January 19th, 2022-12:57
The glass is incorrect for proper cognac. Either the fluted Riedel or the Puegot impotiyable. This Impotiyable has transformed my drinking of spirits such as cognac, scotch etc. The cooling of the spirit without touching the liquid is transformative. The ...  

Looks like an interesting read...

 
 By: cshimokita : January 19th, 2022-21:26
Casey .

That book has been sitting on my shelf for 5 years. Minimum.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : January 19th, 2022-23:44
What do you think of it?

I think I bought this book based on your recommendation!

 
 By: orahu : January 20th, 2022-00:16
I like it a lot — it is full of detail, sometimes, too much, but overall it is a very interesting read about an amazing person, her French and expatriate friends, and a special time in a special place.

No way!

 
 By: TheMadDruid : January 20th, 2022-01:38
I haven’t read it! I’ve read other books about that era, but not this one. I’ll take your recommendation and put it on my short list!

I recall mentioning it on another thread. Perhaps you saw it there? I enjoy connecting literature to locations.

 
 By: Uncle Chico : January 20th, 2022-08:36
Another possibility is Juan-les Pins and the Hotel Belles Rives. F. Scott Fitzgerald stayed there while writing Tender Is The Night. The novel is a wonderful snap shot of a time when the south of France became a destination.