Introducing Aunt Dimity, Paranormal Detective: The First Two Books in the Beloved Series
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An irresistible introduction to everyone's favorite bestselling cozy mystery series. Watch out for Nancy Atherton's latest, Aunt Dimity and the King's Ransom, coming in July 2018 from Viking
Over the course of her New York Times bestselling series, Nancy Atherton's Aunt Dimity has become enormously popular. Now, with the first two mysteries in one volume, Introducing Aunt Dimity, Paranormal Detective makes it easy to get a taste of the ghostly sleuth's delightful debut. In Aunt Dimity's Death, Aunt Dimity's American niece, Lori Shepherd, had long thought her mother's childhood tales of Aunt Dimity were merely comforting bedtime stories. But when a pair of lawyers informs her that her mysterious aunt has just died and made the down-on-her-luck Lori a rich woman, she finds a reason to believe. Aunt Dimity and the Duke finds the benevolent spirit helping Emma Porter--forty, fat, and frumpy--tame a Duke's overgrown garden and discover romance along the way. These two tales continue to enchant Atherton's devoted fans and, packaged together, are sure to attract even more new readers to the series.
Over the course of her New York Times bestselling series, Nancy Atherton's Aunt Dimity has become enormously popular. Now, with the first two mysteries in one volume, Introducing Aunt Dimity, Paranormal Detective makes it easy to get a taste of the ghostly sleuth's delightful debut. In Aunt Dimity's Death, Aunt Dimity's American niece, Lori Shepherd, had long thought her mother's childhood tales of Aunt Dimity were merely comforting bedtime stories. But when a pair of lawyers informs her that her mysterious aunt has just died and made the down-on-her-luck Lori a rich woman, she finds a reason to believe. Aunt Dimity and the Duke finds the benevolent spirit helping Emma Porter--forty, fat, and frumpy--tame a Duke's overgrown garden and discover romance along the way. These two tales continue to enchant Atherton's devoted fans and, packaged together, are sure to attract even more new readers to the series.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0143116061
ISBN13:9780143116066
Release Date:August 2009
Publisher:Penguin Publishing Group
Length:464 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.0" x 7.9"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Entirely enjoyable
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I don't really know how I stumbled across this book, but I was really pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it. I have only read the first book so far - very convenient that the second in the series is contained in the same volume! We learn about Aunt Dimity throughout the course of this book following her death. Lori, the central character, has lost her mother who told her the Aunt Dimity stories as a child as though Aunt Dimity was a fictional character. Lori finds out that Aunt Dimity actually existed and travels to her cottage in England to uncover the whole mystery of Aunt Dimity's life with a little guidance from Aunt Dimity herself (won't spoil that bit!).... Without revealing too much, I can say that this is a light read for anyone who wants a little magic, a little bit of a ghost story and a not too tangled plot with thoroughly enjoyable characters. I am looking forward to more in this series.
LOVE this Series!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
I first stumbled on one of the Aunt Dimity books at my local library and quickly became entranced. I then went to the start of the series and read each story in order. With each book, I came to like the series more. Humerous, witty, evocative of a world I think most of us would like to inhabit, these stories in turn make me laugh, cry and reflect on my life when they provide a peep of insight I need. I am now in the process of purchasing these wonderful books so I can always have them handy when I want to visit a dear friend. The two stories in Paranormal Detective are the first two books in the series and provide a perfect introduction to the main players in the series. Once you accept the concept of Aunt Dimity and her connection with Lori, you fall quickly under her spell. If you enjoy light hearted, cozy-type mysteries, I highly recommend the entire series. They are each a true delight!
Aunt Dimity is terrific!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I love ALL of Nancy's books. When I finish one....I can't wait for the next one to be out! These books help me escape from the daily stresses!
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