Tells the story of Jean de Florette, a 35-year-old, city-bred, hunchbacked idealist, his wife, Aimee, and his daughter, Manon. In the second novel, Manon seeks

Pagnol's tragedy explores themes of sacrifice, selfishness and revenge in a Provencal village.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In this witty and warm-hearted account, Peter Mayle tells what it is like to realize a long-cherished dream and actually move into a 200

This collection of new essays is a comprehensive introduction to the concerns and styles which characterise contemporary popular French film.