Calissons and the art of smuggling

What is the most French smuggling stash you can think of? That question came to mind just the other day in Aix-en-Provence, when I walked by this shop.

Their specialty iscalissons d’Aix,a delicious almond-based treat. You can order some here:http://www.leonard-parli.com/

So what does this have to do with spies and smuggling? Well, for that, you’ll have to read The Greenland Breach, by Bernard Besson. Below are a fewcalisson-relatedexcerpts. John is our lead spy.

On the way home, John stopped...