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A History of the French Riviera

the rake, riviera history

Many feel that today, the French Riviera — otherwise known as the Côte d’Azur — has been invaded by arrivistes, scoundrels and

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The Bold and the Beautiful

The Rake, Seductresses

History can be a harsh judge. This is particularly so when it is considering — or rather, ignoring — the effects of

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Slim Aarons: The Life Aquatic

The Rake, Slim Aarons

It’s not hyperbolic to say that our collective perception of jet-set-era Palm Springs, Capri, Marbella, Bermuda and Monaco are defined, in large

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