Hotel Belvedere

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

I struggled to get going with this as I didn't particularly like any of the characters, however I ploughed on and in the end it was ok. Not my favourite, but by no means the worst book I've ever read.

This book initially appealed to me because it was set in a Switzerland. The first third was interesting as it was well described and the characters were introduced. The last third was wonderful as the storm arrived and all of the secrets revealed. Honestly, I struggled with middle. It didn’t interest me and I found myself skipping over pages.

Overall it was a decent read.

I wanted to read this book because it was set in a part of Switzerland I know and like. The beginning was interesting as the hotel life was described and characters were introduced. The ending was interesting too as The storm descended and secrets were revealed. I just struggled with the middle part of the book, which didn’t hold my interest and seemed to take a long time to get to what was predictable.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

At the beginning of the book, there’s an unexpected arrival and a secret is kept unbeknown to the others.

As the story progresses, Odile, a goatherd’s daughter, arrives to become a chambermaid.

The secret from 30 years earlier, which now emerges, when English waiter, Noel, currently working at the Excelsior moved to the Belvedere.

Both hotels work towards the Millennium celebrations, but as rivalries mount, those mysteries surface, and romance springs.

Storm Lothar descends and brings one death and clarity/resolution with it.

Thank you to Netgalley and Barbara Kastelin for my copy of Hotel Belvedere, for an honest review. The Hotel Belvedere is a family owned and operated hotel on Lake Geneva. The hotel is like a family member. It holds secrets, good and bad memories and the promise of better things to come.. The Kruger family has owned and worked at the hotel for years. They are quirky and each have a story to tell. As outsiders interact with the family even more twists and turns happen. As well as a 30 plus year old secret which is getting ready to be told.. The cast of characters is great and the story had some surprising moments. This was a four star read for me and I have recommended it to friends and family.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for my copy of Hotel Belvedere.

This is a strange book, I had to keep reminding myself that it was set in 1999 because such were the portrayasl of the characters and the hotels that it felt to more of a historical novel, very old fashioned at the very least.

The descriptions of the workings of the hotels were very interesting but again seemed out of date. I enjoyed learning about Odile's background too and her sister was like a breath of fresh air.

The plot, however, was very obvious and I found myself frustrated that the family could not see the villain of the peace for what he was and indeed, they put him on a pedestal. The love lives of the various couples were also very unsatisfying.

Pleasant enough but not enthralling.

This is a super fun read. I really enjoyed this one!

Many thanks to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for my ARC. All opinions are my own.