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Picasso to F. Scott Fitzgerald, Winston Churchill to sex kitten Brigitte Bardot. The glorious strip of Mediterranean beach stretching from Marseilles to Monaco still attracts writers, artists, film stars, and scoundrels. Betcherman's rich account will delight tourists and armchair travelers alike.
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Full of interesting stories and a good history of the different 'moods' of the Riviera. Unfortunately the ending felt slightly rushed (compared to the time spent on earlier time periods) and the book could also benefit from some tightening up. However, it was very enjoyable!
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