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jrenee's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
julieclair's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A 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 the its charm. I changed my mind at least 3 times about whom I was convinced was the killer. It kept me guessing right up until the end. A very satisfying read!
maryloulynninmi's review against another edition
3.0
I am so glad that this series is now available on Kindle. Some of the books in the series are among my most memorable mysteries. This one is a good solid introduction to Henry Tibbett.
cimorene1558's review against another edition
4.0
I had not, reading this before, realized it was the first Tibbet mystery. That makes it an even more impressive product.
iamnobird's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
pattydsf's review against another edition
3.0
“Behind the railway line, the mountains reared in white splendour: by now, the sun had left the village, but lingered on the rosy peaks and on the high snowfields. Far up the mountain , where the trees thinned out, just on the dividing line between sunshine and shadow, was a single isolated building…”
This is Bella Vista, the place where the team of Henry Tibbett and his wife, Emmy begin their detective work. This mystery novel is the first of Moyes’ stories about Tibbett and “his nose”. Moyes’ tales are entertaining and fun to read. I would imagine that many people have read them for the story – the plots are good and interesting to follow.
I, however, like Henry and Emmy. Every time my friend gives me one of these crime novels, I read them to see how the Tibbetts are getting on. They seem like friendly, kind people, people who I would have liked to meet.
If you enjoy reading British mysteries and don’t mind a bit of time travel back to simpler times, these stories may be for you.
This is Bella Vista, the place where the team of Henry Tibbett and his wife, Emmy begin their detective work. This mystery novel is the first of Moyes’ stories about Tibbett and “his nose”. Moyes’ tales are entertaining and fun to read. I would imagine that many people have read them for the story – the plots are good and interesting to follow.
I, however, like Henry and Emmy. Every time my friend gives me one of these crime novels, I read them to see how the Tibbetts are getting on. They seem like friendly, kind people, people who I would have liked to meet.
If you enjoy reading British mysteries and don’t mind a bit of time travel back to simpler times, these stories may be for you.
bookaneer808's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Very enjoyable mystery set in a ski resort on the border between Italy and Austria. Inspector Henry Tibbett & his wife Emmy go on a skiing holiday & discover smuggling, blackmail - and murder...
letab's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0