Reading this on my kindle and enjoying. Will need to look for book 2 in the Henry Tibbett series.
pickA good old-fashioned police procedural, set at an enchanting ski resort in a small village in the mountains of Italy. Although the book deals with some very contemporary issues, it was written in 1959 and set in that time period, which added to its charm. I changed my mind at least 3 times about the identity of the killer. It kept me guessing right up until the end. A very satisfying read! My January pick for #SeasonalCozies .
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pick“I can‘t remember a case with so many motives,” Emmy remarks to her husband,Chief Inspector Henry Tibbett.In this classic whodun it,written in the style & tradition of the Golden Age detective,Emmy‘s statement is the crux of the story.Fortunately the book includes a list of characters & a compelling introduction about the author & this series(1959-1993).Fascinating & complicated if you like Golden Age mysteries,this is for you. #goldenagecrimeclub
Mrs. Buckfast‘s husband would not allow Inspector Spezzi of the local police to interview her regarding the murder. Obviously she, an incensed Hera, disagreed.
I love allusions to mythology in books.
The scenes are actually from internet photos of the mountains on Italy/Austrian border where this book is set. The El Greco painting includes a dark background,with light(of God) appearing,& the familiar elongated body-note the long thin fingers and elongated pointy face.This painting is The Ecstasy of St. Francis of Assisi.
I am enjoying this read.Looking up unfamiliar words & images.It was written in 1959.#14books14weeks #14books14weeks2023
I finished reading the bottom row this week.
In process with the top 3 books, which I will continue.
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Dead Men Don't Ski: Inspector Tibbett #1 | 
