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by Nancy Atherton (Author) "When I learned of Aunt Dimity's death, I was stunned ..." (more)
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Despite its buoyant tone, this blend of fairy tale, ghost story, romance and mystery proves a disappointment. First novelist Atherton creates a potentially appealing heroine in bewitched and bewildered Lori Shepherd, but never places her in danger, thus sacrificing suspense. Recently divorced and newly bereaved by her beloved mother's death, Lori is scraping by as an office temp in Boston when she receives a letter from a Boston law firm informing her of the death in England of Miss Dimity Westwood. Lori is shocked because she had thought adventurous Dimity was her mother's fictional creation, the star of made-up bedtime stories. Courtly lawyer William Willis and his attentive son Bill inform Lori that Dimity left instructions that she and Bill go to her Cotswolds cottage to prepare a collection of "Aunt Dimity" stories for publication. They find the cottage haunted by the ghost of Dimity, who blocks their efforts to trace the secret of her WW II romance with a gallant flier. That all ends happily comes as a surprise to none but Lori.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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Atherton's first mystery combines a strong sense of traditional English fare with an insistent gothic spirit. Suffering from her recent divorce, her mother's 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. While visiting her benefactor's "haunted" cottage with lawyer friend Bill, she uncovers important clues relating to a World War II mystery. Lightweight, nicely written material complete with a few heart palpitations.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Warm and Cozy Read, Oct 17 2007
By N. Manning (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aunt Dimity's Death (Hardcover)
This book was pure joy! What a charming, delightful story. A down-and-out recent divorcee finds she's come into some money when a relative she didn't know about dies. Only she must travel to England first to settle some matters and uncover the secret surrounding Aunt Dimity. This book is classified as a mystery but there really isn't much mystery to it. It involves a secret, but the book defies genre. It starts out as a fairy tale, turns into a ghost story and all the while is a romance. The characters were a delight and I found myself smiling the whole time I was reading this book. This book is most certainly a "cozy" and a warm, friendly read. I'm looking forward to meeting these characters again in the next book. Recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars COMFORTING AND SOOTHING!, Jun 1 2004
By Sandy Rhoad "Insatiable reader" (Branchville, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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Want to get away from traffic, stress and 2004 life? Read this series of books - buy them all! If you craved Jan Karon's Mitford and couldn't get enough of Maine's Island Angel series - then this is your next stop. Fix a cup of tea, turn off the TV, and lose yourself in this Cotswold Cottage gift. But I warn you - if you only buy one you will be left salivating for the rest. Buy them all, stack them beside your chair -- and read away. They are WONDERFUL!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Ok......., May 16 2004
By Fabian (Singapore) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Aunt Dimitys Death (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is a captivating read but it has a number of flaws.Firstly,the ghost of Aunt dimity returned and she actually communicated with Lori and Bill!!That part was hard to believe.Also,I found the character,Aunt Dimity,a little unbelievable.She seemed like a character from a fairytale,who created stories to brighten up people's lives.She was a too good to be true.However,I still give it 3 stars as i think it's still an awesome mystery,despite the flaws.It's definitely a great holiday read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars There should be an Aunt Dimity in every family! :)
I have read quite a few cozy mysteries in the past but this is by far the coziest! It is a warm and wonderful story about the power of friendship and contains a little bit of... Read more
Published on April 21 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A Cute Series That You'll Love....
"Aunt Dimity's Death" is the start of a great series by Nancy Atherton. I LOVE this series. Read more
Published on Mar 15 2004 by K. A. Stevenson

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!
Aunt Dimity's Death is a wonderful book! My teacher, Miss O., had our class listen to an audiobook and write an online review. Read more
Published on Feb 22 2004 by Emily

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not particularly memorable
I'll admit I've only read the first of the "Aunt Dimity" series. While I found "Aunt Dimity's Death" charming and a delightful read, I put it down without any desire to read the... Read more
Published on April 9 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars A Series to Read and Enjoy
Cherish the Aunt Dimity series for its simple sweetness and nostalgic way of weaving the characters together into the adventures and the life (er, afterlife) of the ghost of Aunt... Read more
Published on Jun 7 2002 by Evin

2.0 out of 5 stars Disapointed with Dimitys' Heir
I thought the story would be a nice cozy read but I kept getting more and more annoyed with Lori Shepard. Read more
Published on April 30 2002 by Bepaluna

5.0 out of 5 stars "Aunt Dimity's Death"
What a treat! I picked up this book on a whim, looking for a quick, relaxing read. I found it, and then some. Read more
Published on Jan 31 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars First of an excellent series
Squatting comfortably on the boundary between the mystery and the ghost story (I mean the ghost story proper, like A CHRISTMAS CAROL, and not the ghost-horror story), Nancy... Read more
Published on Nov 29 2001 by Dan'l Danehy-Oakes

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great One Day Read!
This is a fun book you can quickly read in one afternoon. It is easy to read and the time flies by as the story takes you to the English countryside. Read more
Published on Oct 16 2001 by Rhonda

5.0 out of 5 stars What a Joyous Discovery!
One damp and dreary day, I decided to try a book by an as yet unread author, Nancy Atherton. And oh joy, oh joy, it was a real delight. Read more
Published on Oct 9 2001 by J. Engle

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