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. I cant afford to jump on a plane and go to england every year, so. Aunt dimity and the duke proves that nancy athertons success with aunt dimitys death was no fluke. The second book in the aunt dimity series, however in this book aunt dimity seemed to be more of an afterthought than a key figure. When i know the exact pub date, ill pass it on to you.
Nancy atherton a boston computer expert and amateur gardener, emma porter, lands a job in england on a duke s estate where a murder occurred. Aunt dimity and the duke isnt really as much about aunt dimity as it is about the duke and the people around him. Nancy atherton travels to the cornish coast in aunt dimity and the duke, the second novel to feature the ghostly sleuth. Aunt dimity series in order nancy atherton fictiondb. All amateur sleuth cozy mystery ghosts vampires women sleuths witch warlock mage wizard suspense speculative fiction holidays chefs foodies fantasy mystery. The series follows the adventures of american lori shepherd and her growing family as she resolves. In this story a young mans life is changed by the few kind words that aunt dimity gives him as a boy. Nancy atherton audio books, best sellers, author bio. In aunt dimitys death, aunt dimitys american niece, lori shepherd, had long thought her mothers childhood tales of aunt dimity were merely comforting bedtime stories. Introducing aunt dimity, paranormal detective book. Aunt dimity and the duke aunt dimity mysteries, book 2.
Emma porter is forty, fat, frumpy, and a shelve aunt dimity and the duke. Find the complete aunt dimity mystery book series by nancy atherton. 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. Introducing aunt dimity, paranormal detective book king. Detective 2001 aunt dimity takes a holiday 2003 aunt dimity.
If you wrote to me via the contact page before jan 2020, i. In aunt dimity s death, aunt dimity s american niece, lori shepherd, had long thought her mothers childhood tales of aunt dimity were merely comforting bedtime stories. Although the series is named for aunt dimity, the series follows lori shepherd, who is assisted by her deceased aunt in solving various mysteries. In hoopla you will find 6 of the titles in audio book format, while epls physical collection has 19 of the titles. If i hadnt read the first book, id have no idea who aunt dimity was. A dimitycontrived coincidence brings her to penford hall, a sprawling gothic mansion in cornwall, where she finds a duke in search of a missing lantern with extraordinary powers. I wont give away the plot but will just say its delightful, the characters are addictive, and you will want more dimitys. Click to read more about aunt dimity and the duke by nancy atherton. While it is best to read the books in order since there are often references to things that happened in previous books, you can read them in any order you wish. The complete series list for aunt dimity nancy atherton. Watch out for nancy athertons latest, aunt dimity and the kings ransom, coming in july 2018 from viking. The first book in the series, aunt dimitys death, was voted one of the centurys 100 favorite mysteries by the independent mystery booksellers association. But when a dickensian pair of lawyers informs her that her mysterious aunt has just died and made the downonherluck lori a rich woman, she finds a. The aunt dimity is an expansive range of nineteen books including aunt dimitys death 1992 and aunt dimity and the duke 1992.
This time, shes determined to bring forlorn, 40ish american computer executive emma porter, on a visit to cornwall shed hoped to take with her livein lover until he dumped her. 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. Athertons second novel proves more amusing than her first aunt dimity s death as it recycles several characters from that mysteryghost story. Aunt dimity and the duke aunt dimity mystery book 2 kindle. All amateur sleuth cozy mystery ghosts vampires women. 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. I thought that the first aunt dimity book was stellar, but this book out passes it. But when a pair of lawyers informs her that her mysterious aunt has just died and made the downonherluck lori a rich woman, she finds a reason to. Even having read the first one, i wasnt sure exactly how she fit into this story.
Aunt dimitys death book snoisle libraries bibliocommons. Every 2 weeks we send out an email with 68 book recommendations. 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. Suspecting theres more than one mystery to be solved at penford hall, emma accepts the dukes invitation to stay on and restore the onceglorious chapel garden to. Emma as the lead role in this story was so much more believable than lori in the first book, aunt dimitys death. Two series that remind me of her type of cozy mystery are charlotte macleods peter shandy series, although set in massachusetts, and emily brightwells mrs. Although this is the second book of the dimity series i would recommend reading this one first as it is sortof an off shoot from the character in the first book lori if you read athertons first book aunt dimitys death first you sortof loose some of the excitement of this book but it is still fabulous and fun. Aunt dimity takes a holiday aunt dimity mystery book 8. Buy aunt dimity and the duke unabridged by atherton, nancy, linden, teri clark isbn. Nancy athertons twentyfirst cozy mystery in the beloved, nationally bestselling aunt dimity series. Aunt dimity and the duke by nancy atherton librarything. Nancy atherton is an american writer and author of the aunt dimity mystery novel series, which. Aunt dimity and the duke audiobook by nancy atherton.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mar 23, 2017 next in my series of posts looking at some of the most popular and recommended cozy mystery series is nancy athertons aunt dimity s death, the first of her much beloved aunt dimity books. Jul 26, 2008 aunt dimity and the duke by nancy atherton is the second book in the aunt dimity mystery series. See the complete aunt dimity mystery series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Emma porter is forty, fat, frumpy, and a passionate amate. Oct 22, 2010 i absolutely love the aunt dimity series such a balanced blend of mystery, ghost story, fairy tale and quirky humor. Alert all library locations are closed until further notice. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Order of aunt dimity books aunt dimity is a central character in a series of cozy mysterygothic romance novels by american novelist nancy atherton. Aunt dimity and the duke aunt dimity mystery book 2. Aunt dimity and the duke aunt dimity mystery 9780140178418. I am looking for other authors who write the same type of stories. Nancy atherton is an american writer and author of the aunt dimity mystery novel series, which presently extends to twentyone volumes. The beloved aunt dimity returns in this delightful followup to the book that launched the aunt dimity series.
Suspecting theres more than one mystery to be solved at penford hall, emma accepts the duke s invitation to stay on and restore the onceglorious chapel garden to. I highly recommend the book to all aunt dimity fans. When lori arrives in cowerton and starts an inquiry into mrs. Aunt dimity and the buried treasure aunt dimity series. Nancy atherton venturing to a sprawling mansion in cornwallled by the ghost of aunt dimity emma porter puts aside her broken heart to restore a onceglorious chapel garden, where she overhears rumors about the. Aunt dimity and the kings ransom audiobook cover art. Nancy atherton a boston computer expert and amateur gardener, emma porter, lands a job in england on a dukes estate where a murder occurred. Aunt dimity and the duke by nancy atherton is the second book in the aunt dimity mystery series. Athertons second novel proves more amusing than her first aunt dimitys death as it recycles several characters from that mysteryghost story. Everyones favorite supernatural detective steps in to thwart unchivalrous deeds at a renaissance fair with penguins fall 2009 publication of introducing aunt dimity, paranormal detective certain to attract new readers to the popular cozy series, aunt dimity slays the dragon is poised as the perfectly irresistible gem that will leave them eager for more.
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. 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. Snowbound 2004 aunt dimity and the next of kin 2005 aunt dimity and the deep blue. Athertons first mystery combines a strong sense of traditional english fare with an insistent gothic spirit. When her longtime lover dumps her for a younger woman, emma escapes the cloying sympathy of family and friends by setting out on a summerlong driving tour of englands glorious gardens. Bostonian emma portera 39yearold computer analyst a. Aunt dimity and the duke opens with just such a scenario. 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 book continues to break mystery writing norms and trends by eliminating the whodunit element and instead delving into the drama of disparate people looking to discover one another in a difficult and unpredictable world. Nancy atherton is the bestselling author of 20 aunt dimity mysteries, including the latest installment, aunt dimity and the summer king viking. This time, shes determined to bring forlorn, 40ish american computer executive emma porter, on a visit to cornwall shed hoped to take with her livein lover until he dumped her for a. Authors similar to nancy atherton the cozy mystery list blog.
Aunt dimity books 123 nancy atherton audio book torrent free download, 116091. Aunt dimitys death 1992 aunt dimity and the duke 1994. Well base this on various factors for example if you like jack reacher. Instead, it covers the meeting of emma and derek, lori shepherds neighbors. In aunt dimity beats the devil, loris twins are now toddlers, walking and talking enough to drive her nearly stir crazy. The most unusual continuing character in contemporary mystery fictionthe late dimity westwood, universal aunt and presiding spirit of british home and garden aunt dimitys death, 1992is at it again. Emma porter is forty, fat, frumpy, and a passionate amateur gardener. Aunt dimity and the duke is set once again in the lush countryside of england. Aunt dimity and the duke book johnson county library. Aunt dimity and the duke by nancy atherton abebooks. A dimity contrived coincidence brings her to penford hall, a sprawling gothic mansion in cornwall, where she finds a duke in search of a missing lantern with extraordinary powers. I first read this book not long after it first came out way back in the 90s.
Please note in dec 2019, i accidentally deleted all of my emails. Aunt dimity and the duke by nancy atherton fictiondb. This is the first of the aunt dimity series by nancy atherton authored by first. The eighth installment of the beloved and bestselling aunt dimity series. While exploring the attic in her cottage near the small english village of finch, lori shepherd makes an extraordinary discovery. Aunt dimity and the duke is a prequel to the series. Aunt dimity and the duke by nancy atherton goodreads. Aunt dimity books 123 nancy atherton audiobook online.
I suggest checking one out, especially the first one aunt dimity s death which sets the stage for all to come, and discover them for yourself. Mainly, mysterythriller, contemporary and historical fiction, biographymemoir and true crime, and a little romance, too. All about aunt dimity and the duke by nancy atherton. Aunt dimitys death 1992 aunt dimity and the duke 1994 aunt dimitys good deed 1996 aunt dimity digs in 1998 aunt dimitys christmas 1999 aunt dimity beats the devil 2000 aunt dimity. A word of warning for those who loved the first book, and are about to move on. Nancy athertons aunt dimity series of mysteries are all delightful reads. Author nancy athertons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases. Listed in chronological order except for aunt dimity and the duke, which serves as a series prequel and by. Aunt dimity and the duke aunt dimity mystery by nancy atherton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. So she jumps at the offer of a break a trip to evaluate a rarebook collection in a remote and misty corner of northumberland. In aunt dimity goes west, athertons vivid storytelling and knack for bringing a setting to life will have fans lassoed to their chairs. The next book, aunt dimity and the enchanted cottage, will be published sometime in 2021. Together with another employee, an artist restoring a chapel, she. Aunt dimity s death and ths one, aunt dimity and the duke, are two of my favorites so i purchased my own copies.
When lori shepherds husband, bill, is summoned to the reading of a will at the resplendent country estate of earl elstyn, lori jumps at the chance to come along. For what its worth, i liked it better than the previous one, aunt dimity goes west. Nancy atherton on the 20th aunt dimity mystery bookpage. Nancy atherton venturing to a sprawling mansion in cornwallled by the ghost of aunt dimityemma porter puts aside her broken heart to restore a onceglorious chapel garden, where she overhears rumors about the.