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It Can't Always Be Caviar; The Fabulously Daring Adventures and Exquisite Cooking Recipes of the Involuntary Secret Agent Thomas Lieven Johannes Mario Simmel James Cleugh Books

This is the story of Thomas Levin, ladies man, pacifist, gourmand and reluctant secrent agent. Through a series of circumstances, Thomas is driven out of his beloved London and forced to work as a spy for no less than 4 different countries - England, France, Germany and the U.S., before, during and after WWII. He's clever, this Thomas Levin, and manages for the most part to outwit these agencies, all of whom need him to do their bidding, and some of whom want him dead. Clever as he is however, his Achilles heel is women.

One of the charming aspects of this novel is the inclusion of the recipes (in broad strokes) of the numerous fine meals our hero prepares for those he encounters along the way. Even if you don't read the book, the recipes alone justify the purchase.

I've read this book no less then 5 times - thrice in the original German and twice in English. The first English version I read over 20 years ago had a another title (the Monte Cristo Affair?). I lost that paperback years ago, but recall that at least one chapter was edited out - one that included my favorite recipe in the book - Koenigsburger Klopse. This translation is suffers the same fate. Published in England shortly after the original appeared in German in the early 60's, there may have been some reason to delete or severely edit sections of the book. The German edition weighs in at a hefty 605 pages. The English version is lighter by about 150 pages, weighing in at 457. I feel the reader is cheated by these omissions. If you want the complete experience, get the original in German - Es Muss nicht immer Kaviar sein. If you prefer the Reader's Digest version (or can't read German), then by all means read this one.

This redacted English edition only rates 4 stars. The original in German 5!

A timeless classic.


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It Can't Always Be Caviar; The Fabulously Daring Adventures and Exquisite Cooking Recipes of the Involuntary Secret Agent Thomas Lieven Johannes Mario Simmel James Cleugh Books Reviews

recipes are not necessary. would benefit from editing, but a fascinating and fast paced world of intrigue!
I have fond memories of this book since my husband had this book when we met nad he used to make me recipes from it. It was the only cookbook we had in Tokyo in English. I think we may still have that old paperback somewhere. At these prices I'm hoping for a reprint. But the whole point is adventure mixed with t4he sensuality and homliness of cooking. We all are human in our stomachs.
The book may seem "easy" at first, but it offers wonderful look into the life of a (forced to be) spy, who through all sorts of adventures during the WWII's Europe basically takes care of himself and through simply being good, takes care of others...to make it more interesting in a way not to harm anyone. I highly recommend the book for being both good, deep look into people's nature in extraordinary circumstances and for some excellent recipes.
This is the story of Thomas Levin, ladies man, pacifist, gourmand and reluctant secrent agent. Through a series of circumstances, Thomas is driven out of his beloved London and forced to work as a spy for no less than 4 different countries - England, France, Germany and the U.S., before, during and after WWII. He's clever, this Thomas Levin, and manages for the most part to outwit these agencies, all of whom need him to do their bidding, and some of whom want him dead. Clever as he is however, his Achilles heel is women.

One of the charming aspects of this novel is the inclusion of the recipes (in broad strokes) of the numerous fine meals our hero prepares for those he encounters along the way. Even if you don't read the book, the recipes alone justify the purchase.

I've read this book no less then 5 times - thrice in the original German and twice in English. The first English version I read over 20 years ago had a another title (the Monte Cristo Affair?). I lost that paperback years ago, but recall that at least one chapter was edited out - one that included my favorite recipe in the book - Koenigsburger Klopse. This translation is suffers the same fate. Published in England shortly after the original appeared in German in the early 60's, there may have been some reason to delete or severely edit sections of the book. The German edition weighs in at a hefty 605 pages. The English version is lighter by about 150 pages, weighing in at 457. I feel the reader is cheated by these omissions. If you want the complete experience, get the original in German - Es Muss nicht immer Kaviar sein. If you prefer the Reader's Digest version (or can't read German), then by all means read this one.

This redacted English edition only rates 4 stars. The original in German 5!

A timeless classic.