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Dead Men Don't Ski
Dead Men Don't Ski: Inspector Tibbett #1 | Patricia Moyes
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Are you craving Christie? Yearning for a plot? Whimpering softly into your teacup about the days when one could count on a nice civilized, mannerly sort of murder, with a sleuth who was reasonably free of neuroses and substance addictions? Patricia Moyes to the rescue! In Dead Men Dont Ski she introduces Inspector Henry Tibbett, a blissfully ordinary English copper with a pleasantly plump wife and a nose for the bad guys. Sadly for Henry (but happily for us) that nose has a knack of ruining his vacations. In Dead Men, he and Emmy are headed for the Italian Dolomites, ready for a spot of skiing and some first-class people-watching, all those athletic youngsters in their swanky late-1950s ski outfits. Its all very Mad Men until one dead body turns up, and then another, and it becomes clear that Murder has come to the mountain.
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julieclair
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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 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 .
#Pantone2024

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julieclair
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My #SeasonalCozies choice for January!

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kspenmoll
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“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

Suet624 Honestly, I just love the title. 9mo
kspenmoll @Suet624 It‘s a great title, isn‘t it! 9mo
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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.

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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

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Cinfhen Great!!! Happy long weekend 🇺🇸 although you‘re on break now, right?? So every weekend is a long weekend!!! Right?? 9mo
kspenmoll @Cinfhen Thank you for your well wishes!Yes every weekend is a long weekend until the last week in August! I am so lucky! 9mo
Cinfhen 💕💕💕 9mo
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Sunday afternoon vibes

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