The first book in the series, aunt dimity s death, was voted one of the centurys 100 favorite mysteries by the independent mystery booksellers association. Nancy athertons aunt dimity novels feature american lori sheppard, who settles in an english village thanks to an inheritance from aunt dimity an old friend of her late mothers. Welcome to aunt dimity s world come in, have a cup of tea, and make yourself at home while you explore its nooks and crannies. The paperback edition of aunt dimity and the heart of gold will be published in 2020. For those who arent familiar with the series, i think youll enjoy it as a standalone, but you might get more out of it if you read the previous books in order. Aunt dimity and the heart of gold a brandnew aunt dimity story is out now.
While loris been away with her husband bill and their twoyearold twin sons, theres been a murder in their tiny hometown of finch. Buy the mass market paperback book aunt dimity s death by nancy atherton at indigo. She was her mothers best friend and had kept the relationship secret many years. She says that when she wrote the first words in the first novel over twenty years ago, she had no idea that she would be taken on such a long and magical journey.
The worlds original paranormal detective returns for the twelfth installment in the new york times bestselling series. Nancy atherton is the bestselling author of 20 aunt dimity mysteries, including the latest installment, aunt dimity and the summer king viking. The debut that kicked off twentytwo books and counting. Nancy atherton delights cozy readers with aunt dimity and the widows curse share in the 22nd installment of bestselling cozy mystery series by nancy atherton, aunt dimity and the widows curse, she presents the readers with a new tale which is both charming and makes the audience smile. Aunt dimitys death, book by nancy atherton mass market. Aunt dimity goes west aunt dimity mystery book 12 kindle.
With aunt dimitys otherworldly helpand her new baby girl in her armslori mounts a crusade to save her village from the summer kings scorching greed. Snowbound 2004 aunt dimity and the next of kin 2005 aunt dimity and the deep blue. Aunt dimity and the heart of gold aunt dimity mystery. In the newest installment of the bestselling aunt dimity series, a dreary christmas leads to. Aunt dimity and the deep blue sea opens with lori fielding balls while her sons play cricket since she can do little else in the game. Nancy atherton writes the mystery novels of aunt dimity. Aunt dimity and the summer king illuminates the layered writing room of nancy athertons mind. Nancy atherton is the bestselling author of twentytwo aunt dimity mysteries. In the newest installment of the bestselling aunt dimity series, a dreary christmas leads. Buy the mass market paperback book aunt dimitys death by nancy atherton at indigo. Aunt dimity is a romantic ghost in england involved in romantic mysteries. Athertons second novel proves more amusing than her first aunt dimitys death as it recycles several characters from that mysteryghost story.
I cant afford to jump on a plane and go to england every year, so. Nancy athertons twentyfirst cozy mystery in the beloved, nationally bestselling aunt dimity series. Aunt dimity, the authors unflappable, always withit ghostsleuth aunt dimity beats the devil, 2000, etc. Nancy athertons growing number of fans will certainly be delighted by aunt dimitys latest appearance in the honeycolored english cottage she bequeathed to her niece, lori shepherd. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading aunt dimity. In the newest installment of the bestselling aunt dimity series, a dreary christmas leads to hidden treasure and new friendships its almost christmas in the small english village of finchand everyone is sick. My mind was now wandering to her bedroom, so i made my way out o go get a drink.
I am looking for other authors who write the same type of stories. Aunt dimity and the village witch by nancy atherton. Watch out for nancy athertons latest, aunt dimity and the kings ransom, coming in july 2018 from viking. Last year, the otherworldly sleuths devoted fans secured a place on the new york times bestseller list for nancy athertons aunt. Order of aunt dimity books aunt dimity is a central character in a series of cozy mysterygothic romance novels by american novelist nancy atherton. In aunt dimity goes west, athertons vivid storytelling and knack for bringing a setting to life will have fans lassoed to their chairs. If you enjoy mysteries not necessarily just murder mysteries there is no murder in this particular book, and dont mind a supersweet story.
The aunt dimity is an expansive range of nineteen books including aunt dimity s death 1992 and aunt dimity and the duke 1992. The series follows the adventures of american lori shepherd and her growing family as she resolves. Aunt dimity down under by nancy atherton fictiondb. Oct 22, 2010 help i really enjoy nancy athertons aunt dimity. The official fan page for the aunt dimity mystery series, moderated by nancys webmaster, cat sitter, neighbor and friend, claudia stafford. Nancy atherton has 26 books on goodreads with 126528 ratings. Athertons first book in the series, aunt dimitys death, was voted one of the centurys 100 favorite mysteries by the independent mystery booksellers association and this new. Emma porter is forty, fat, frumpy, and a shelve aunt dimity and the duke. May 21, 2010 my own composition for a friend of mine. Books by nancy atherton author of aunt dimitys death.
When is your next book coming out my next book, aunt dimity and the enchanted cottage, will be published sometime in 2021. Dimity communicates with lori, via a magical journal, to help solve mysteries involving lori and her neighbors. I highly recommend the book to all aunt dimity fans. The complete series list for aunt dimity nancy atherton. She recently gave me the honour of a character in aunt dimity down under. While exploring the attic in her cottage near the small english village of finch, lori shepherd makes an extraordinary discovery. Loris going to england with her fatherinlaw when she intended to have a second honeymoon with bill was an adorable twist. Nancy atherton s aunt dimity series has charmed its way into the hearts of mystery fans everywhere, finding a larger audience with each new book.
Aunt dimity and the widows curse by nancy atherton. She comes from a large, gregarious family five brothers and two sisters and enjoys socializing as much as she enjoys solitude. She works as a temp for many different companies, trying to pay the bills. Aunt dimity and the heart of gold aunt dimity, book 24 by nancy. Suspense magazine on aunt dimity and the village witch. A hour or so later i heard her enter her room and shut the door. The first book in the series, aunt dimitys death, was voted one of the. Athertons second novel proves more amusing than her first aunt dimity s death as it recycles several characters from that mysteryghost story.
Aunt dimitys death by nancy atherton overdrive rakuten. Because the truth is that nancy atherton is a darkhaired american with a generally unwrinkled face, a beaming smile, and hazel eyes, who lives in a plain house in colorado springs. Aunt dimity and the heart of gold by nancy atherton. Well base this on various factors for example if you like jack reacher. This is the first of the aunt dimity series by nancy atherton authored by first. Nancy atherton is an american novelist of cozy mystery novels. Authors similar to nancy atherton the cozy mystery list blog. I have to tell you that when someone reads mystery in the title, you really do expect a murder or two.
Detective 2001 aunt dimity takes a holiday 2003 aunt dimity. As i past her room, i heard some soft music coming from. Aunt dimity and the next of kin is the tenth book in the aunt dimity mystery series, a series that combines whimsy, magic, a bit of mystery, and a picturesque setting into a sweet mystery series. Although the series is named for aunt dimity, the series follows lori shepherd, who is assisted by her deceased aunt in solving various mysteries. Nancy atherton is a darkhaired american with a generally unwrinkled face, a beaming smile, and and hazel eyes, who lives in a plain house in colorado springs. Every 2 weeks we send out an email with 68 book recommendations. Lori thought aunt dimity was just a character in a family bedtime story until a law firm summoned her to a reading of her relatives last will and testament.
In the newest installment of the bestselling aunt dimity series, a dreary christmas leads to hidden treasure and new friendships. Now lori and aunt dimity are back on the listand this time, theyre on a witch. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. This is the first of the aunt dimity series by nancy atherton authored by first time romance and mystery author and writer nancy atherton.
The mystery entails why aunt dimity would never talk about her past, and what lori is sent by her mother to find out. When avid gardener emma porters longtime lover dumps her, she sets out on a summerlong driving tour of englands glorious gardens. My most recent hardcover, aunt dimity and the heart of gold, came out in june 2019. If you enjoy mysteries not necessarily just murder mysteries there is no murder in this particular book, and dont mind. Aunt dimity and the duke aunt dimity, book 2 by nancy. When i know the exact pub date, ill pass it on to you. If you want to be the first kid on your block to join lori shepherd on her latest adventureor if youre in the mood to celebrate christmas in june. Lori thought aunt dimity was just a character in a family bedtime story until a law firm summoned her to. Nancy atherton delights cozy readers with aunt dimity and. With its exotic setting, endearing characters, and paranormal storyline, aunt dimity down under is sure to be a hit with loyal readers and new fans who are just discovering aunt dimity. It rates right up there with the first two books of her series, although all are great.
For what its worth, i liked it better than the previous one, aunt dimity goes west. Bostonian emma portera 39yearold computer analyst a. Her peculiar first lines, which advertise the synopsis, successfully draw you in and i award four stars to many wonderful books, so there is a distinction from outrageously special ones. My next book, aunt dimity and the enchanted cottage, will be published sometime in 2021.
The aunt dimity is an expansive range of nineteen books including aunt dimitys death 1992 and aunt dimity and the duke 1992. Aunt dimitys death was excellent from start to finish and i thank nancy atherton for creating it. Downonherluck lori shepherd thought aunt emma porter is forty, fat, frumpy, and a nancy athertons growing number of fans will the latest in this enchanting and fastselling aunt dimity beats the devil takes place ten. Detective aunt dimity mystery book 7 kindle edition by atherton, nancy. In the 22nd installment of bestselling cozy mystery series by nancy atherton, aunt dimity and the widows curse, she presents the readers with a new tale which is both charming and makes the audience smile. Nancy atherton booklist nancy atherton message board. Look out for aunt dimity and the buried treasure, the next in the series, coming from viking on may 24, 2016. Nancy atherton is an american writer and author of the aunt dimity mystery novel series, which. Nancy atherton, author of aunt dimitys death, on librarything. Aunt dimity mystery series by nancy atherton goodreads.
The cat who could read backwards by lilian jackson braun. The village of finch and its quirky residents do not disappoint. After supper, i secluded myself in my room to begin my studying. Aunt dimity and the wishing well is another wonderful addition to the series. Aunt dimitys death by nancy atherton, 9781410456427, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Jul 05, 2017 aunt dimity and the next of kin is the tenth book in the aunt dimity mystery series, a series that combines whimsy, magic, a bit of mystery, and a picturesque setting into a sweet mystery series. The vast majority of her novels feature her aunt dimity character, which is interesting because the character is dead. Aunt dimity and the next of kin is nancy athertons 10th aunt dimity book and it is a winner. Nancy atherton, author of aunt dimity s death, on librarything. The paperback edition of aunt dimity and the heart of gold will be published. I got in from football practice and my aunt and i sat to have supper together. Aunt dimity and the kings ransom aunt dimity mystery book 23. Each resident has his or her own foibles which adds to the many layers of the book. Aunt dimity s death 1992 aunt dimity and the duke 1994 aunt dimity s good deed 1996 aunt dimity digs in 1998 aunt dimity s christmas 1999 aunt dimity beats the devil 2000 aunt dimity.
Aunt dimity and the buried treasure aunt dimity, book 21. While loris been away with her husband bill and their twoyearold twin sons, theres been a murder in their tiny hometown of. Willis mysteriously disappears along with reginald and aunt dimity and her blue leather bound journal, through to the totally satisfying end, it was a. Nancy athertons seventeenth in the new york times bestselling series sees the sleepy village of finch set aflutter by a bewitching mystery from its past. A dimitycontrived coincidence brings emma to penford hall, where dark rumors and suspicious circumstances lead her on the path to mysteryand unexpected love. Aunt dimity s death aunt dimity mystery by atherton, nancy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. At the end of the book, lori speaks of rejoining her sons in their backyard play, but says she can bowl a wicket clean nine times out of ten.
I cant afford to jump on a plane and go to england every year, so reading those kinds of stories are like a mini vacation. Aunt dimity and the duke is a prequel to the series. Last year, the otherworldly sleuths devoted fans secured a place on the new york times bestseller list for nancy athertons aunt dimity and the family tree. Welcome to aunt dimitys world come in, have a cup of tea, and make yourself at home while you explore its nooks and crannies. Aunt dimity series in order nancy atherton fictiondb. Aunt dimity s good deed aunt dimity mysteries, book 3. You may see your smiling face in nancys book tours or find a nummy nibble. On dimitys advice, lori and her friend bree pym pack up loris daughter, bess, and book a suite at a fivestar hotel in old cowerton, where they quickly. If you enjoy nancy atherton and are caught up with all of her mystery books. I first read this book not long after it first came out way back in the 90s.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nancy atherton is an american writer and author of the aunt dimity mystery novel series, which presently extends to twentyone volumes. Aunt dimity is featured a little more here than in other books, which focused on neighbors and friends of lori shepherd, but i would still love to have aunt. Nancy atherton on the 20th aunt dimity mystery bookpage. Nancy atherton and her aunt dimity series have a dedicated fan base that eagerly awaits each new installment. Next in my series of posts looking at some of the most popular and recommended cozy mystery series is nancy athertons aunt dimitys death, the first of her much beloved aunt dimity books. The third in the bestselling and beloved aunt dimity series. The first book in the series, aunt dimitys death, was voted one of the centurys 100 favorite mysteries by the independent mystery booksellers association. May 07, 2014 nancy atherton is one of my favorite authors and i anxiously await each new book in the spring. Aunt dimitys good deed aunt dimity mysteries, book 3. Lori shepherd, still recovering from her most recent adventure. Lori seeks advice from aunt dimity, the ghost of her mothers best friend, who left lori the cottage in finch and continues to communicate with her by writing in a blank notebook. In aunt dimity and the heart of gold, a dreary christmas leads to hidden treasure and new friendships.