Nancy atherton became a published author in 1992 with the novel aunt dimitys death. In aunt dimity and the heart of gold, a dreary christmas leads to hidden treasure and new friendships. Lori is down on her luck when she finds out she is the heir to her aunt s estate, on the condition that she must find a stash of letters in her aunt s cottage. Aunt dimity and the widows curse by nancy atherton. Aunt dimity and the duke aunt dimity mystery, the second book in both this volume and the series, is a sort of prequel to the aunt dimity series, and it tells the story of emma and derek, who play an ancillary role in aunt dimity s death. Aunt dimity s death is the first novel in publication order in nancy athertons aunt dimity series. Nancy athertons very first novel of the aunt dimity series, published in the year 1992 and titled aunt dimitys death was listed as one of the top hundred mysteries of the century by the independent mystery booksellers association. Athertons second novel proves more amusing than her first aunt dimitys death as it recycles several characters from that mysteryghost story. The book is very slightly bowed at the lower forecorner. The first book introduces us to lori, aunt dimity and the willis father and son team of attorneys that aid lori on her journey. Its early april in the small english village of finch. 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. I am looking for other authors who write the same type of stories. Authors similar to nancy atherton the cozy mystery list blog.
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Aunt dimity and the heart of gold 2019 240 pages new york viking june 18, 2019 isbn 9780525522683. Aunt dimity and the widows curse by nancy atherton is a 2017 viking books publication. Nancy athertons seventeenth cozy mystery featuring the beloved aunt dimitythe original paranormal detective when amelia thistle moves to finch, her new neighbors welcome her with open armsand inquiring minds. In aunt dimity goes west, athertons vivid storytelling and knack for bringing a setting to life will have fans lassoed to their chairs. Nancy atherton is the bestselling author of 20 aunt dimity mysteries, including the latest installment, aunt dimity and the summer king viking. Blackwell north amerlori shepherds life in england couldnt be more tranquil or more. Love these mysteriesperfect for a vacation or just to tuck into your bag during the week. 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 first book in the aunt dimity series aunt dimitys death was voted one of the centurys 100 favorite mysteries by the independent mystery booksellers association. Lori shepherd, still recovering from her most recent adventure. The first two of aunt dimitys mysteries are in this one booka great way to get a taste for the english countryside cozy mysteries sprinkled with a bit of the paranormal. She was also nominated for the dilys award by the independent mystery booksellers association for aunt dimity and the duke, her 1994 book. On a dark and stormy night in late october, she sets out for wyrdhurst hall, the grim neogothic castle owned by newlyweds nicole and jared. Aunt dimity series in order nancy atherton fictiondb. See more ideas about diane mott davidson, aunt and food recipes. The second book takes us back slightly in time to introduce us to characters that become important to lori later on. Among them is lori shepherd, who isnt fooled by amelias unassuming persona. Nancy athertons very first novel of the aunt dimity series, published in the year 1992 and titled aunt dimity s death was listed as one of the top hundred mysteries of the century by the independent mystery booksellers association.
Oct 22, 2010 help i really enjoy nancy athertons aunt dimity. But then, in aunt dimitys death, the first novel in the aunt dimity mystery series, the unexpected happened. But, cozy af is the best way to describe this light, cute, and almost wholesome mystery. 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.
The complete series list for aunt dimity nancy atherton. You may see your smiling face in nancys book tours or find a nummy nibble among the recipes. Nancy atherton on the 20th aunt dimity mystery bookpage. Nancy atherton is an american writer and author of the aunt dimity mystery novel series, which presently extends to twentyone volumes. Signed by the author on the title page, with a presentation. Nancy atherton books list of books by author nancy atherton. If you can find either of those, its worth it to listen to the audio cassette or record the cassette digitally. 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. Aunt dimity mystery series by nancy atherton goodreads. Nancy athertons twentysecond cozy mystery in the beloved, nationally bestselling aunt dimity series. If you like aunt dimity books, youll love tea shop mysteries.
The aunt dimity mystery book series by nancy atherton includes books aunt dimity s death, aunt dimity and the duke, aunt dimity s good deed, and several more. Viking press isbn 9780143116066, an omnibus edition reprinting the first two books in the series aunt dimity s death and aunt dimity and the duke other works. The aunt dimity mystery book series by nancy atherton includes books aunt dimitys death, aunt dimity and the duke, aunt dimitys good deed, and several more. See the complete aunt dimity mystery series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. So she jumps at the offer of a break a trip to evaluate a rarebook collection in a remote and misty corner of northumberland. Nancy athertons twenty first cozy mystery in the beloved, nationally bestselling aunt dimity series. Emma porter is forty, fat, frumpy, and a shelve aunt dimity and the duke.
The series follows the adventures of american lori shepherd and her growing family as she resolves. Aunt dimity and the duke aunt dimity mystery book 2. Combining these books into one volume was a great idea. Blackwell north amerlori shepherds life in england couldnt. In the wake of her mothers death, lori learned that not only was aunt dimity real but that she had also died. More importantly, aunt dimity had seen fit to leave lori an inheritance. 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. Lori shepherds husband and sons are spending easter break camping, and lori is perfectly happy to be left at home with bess, spared a week of. Another wonderful visit with lori and the gang in the friendly, but gossipy, village of finch i know ive told this story before, but aunt dimity is a special series for me. Aunt dimity and the duke aunt dimity mystery book 2 kindle.
Also, several of the stories take place in the same year. Now, the legacy mandates a monthlong visit to dimitys country cottage in england, plus the compiling of the stories and the writing of an introduction to them. Nancy atherton is the bestselling author of eighteen other aunt dimity mysteries. Aunt dimity and the duke aunt dimity mystery by nancy atherton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you want to be the first kid on your block to join lori shepherd on her latest adventure. Now, with the first two mysteries in one volume, introducing aunt dimity, paranormal detective makes it easy to get a taste of the ghostly sleuths. While exploring the attic in her cottage near the small english village of finch, lori shepherd makes an extraordinary discovery. The aunt dimity is an expansive range of nineteen books including aunt dimity s death 1992 and aunt dimity and the duke 1992. Aunt dimity and the heart of gold a brandnew aunt dimity story is out now. Aunt dimity and the widows curse book johnson county. Suffering from her recent divorce, her mothers death, and an erratic income, lori shepherd receives notice from a prestigious boston law firm that she must travel to england in order to meet the requirements. Lori is down on her luck when she finds out she is the heir to her aunts estate, on the condition that she must find a stash of letters in her aunts cottage. Aunt dimity and the buried treasure by nancy atherton. Aunt dimity and the village witch book johnson county.
In aunt dimitys good deed, i made it as clear as possible that lori came along late in her mothers life. Mar 03, 2020 aunt dimity and the kings ransom is cozy af. But, cozy af is the best way to describe this light, cute, and almost wholesome mystery it begins with a cozy family living in a cozy cotswold village. Introducing aunt dimity, paranormal detective 2009, new york. Aunt dimity is a romantic ghost in england involved in romantic mysteries. Emma porter, a 39yearold computer engineer recently dumped by her longtime boyfriend, visits cornwall. 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 vast majority of her novels feature her aunt dimity character, which is interesting because the character is dead.
The first book in the series, aunt dimitys death, was voted one of the centurys 100 favorite mysteries by the independent mystery booksellers association. Mar 23, 2017 after i found the first aunt dimity book i was completely hooked ms. Aunt dimity and the widows curse by nancy atherton books. Below is a list of nancy athertons books in order of when they were first released. The first two of aunt dimity s mysteries are in this one book a great way to get a taste for the english countryside cozy mysteries sprinkled with a bit of the paranormal. The timeline is far from exact, but i started it roughly when i started the first book in the series, aunt dimitys death. Aunt dimitys death book snoisle libraries bibliocommons. Now, the legacy mandates a monthlong visit to dimity s country cottage in england, plus the compiling of the stories and the writing of an introduction to them. The aunt dimity is an expansive range of nineteen books including aunt dimitys death 1992 and aunt dimity and the duke 1992.
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 atherton is an american novelist of cozy mystery novels. 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. After i found the first aunt dimity book i was completely hooked ms. Athertons first mystery combines a strong sense of traditional english fare with an insistent gothic spirit. Athertons writing is outstanding and her storytelling ability is fabulous. Aunt dimity and the duke by nancy atherton abebooks. Nancy atherton is an american writer and author of the aunt dimity mystery novel series, which. Aunt dimitys death is the first novel in publication order in nancy athertons aunt dimity series. Aunt dimity and the widows curse, coming in may 2017 from viking. Suffering from her recent divorce, her mothers death, and an erratic income, lori shepherd receives notice from a prestigious boston law firm that she must travel to england in order to meet the requirements of a will.