Trouble follows Lori wherever she goes…
Nancy Atherton’s Aunt Dimity mysteries have enchanted thousands of readers and Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea, the eleventh addition to the series, is likely to broaden her appeal. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Ann Granger.
‘Atherton’s series is for those who like the puzzle of a mystery minus the corpses… This is the way life really ought to be if only we were all better behaved. Put on the teakettle and enjoy’ – Rocky Mountain News
Lori Shepherd is no stranger to trouble and intrigue. But when Bill, her high-profile attorney husband, starts receiving death threats aimed at his family, danger hits closer to home. With Scotland Yard on the case, Bill sends Lori and their five-year-old twins to the safety of an island off the coast of Scotland.
But nowhere, it seems, is safe. For another mystery is unfolding on the island, and Lori suspects the locals are running a smuggling operation. When she finds a human skull washed up on the beach, her fears are fuelled further. With her otherworldly Aunt Dimity’s help, Lori begins to piece together the clues, unaware of the danger growing around her. Can she escape the murderous threats before it’s too late?
What readers are saying about Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea:
‘[Nancy Atherton] has a magical touch‘
‘This little book was a breath of fresh air‘
‘This book makes you feel good all over. A must read‘
Nancy Atherton’s Aunt Dimity mysteries have enchanted thousands of readers and Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea, the eleventh addition to the series, is likely to broaden her appeal. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Ann Granger.
‘Atherton’s series is for those who like the puzzle of a mystery minus the corpses… This is the way life really ought to be if only we were all better behaved. Put on the teakettle and enjoy’ – Rocky Mountain News
Lori Shepherd is no stranger to trouble and intrigue. But when Bill, her high-profile attorney husband, starts receiving death threats aimed at his family, danger hits closer to home. With Scotland Yard on the case, Bill sends Lori and their five-year-old twins to the safety of an island off the coast of Scotland.
But nowhere, it seems, is safe. For another mystery is unfolding on the island, and Lori suspects the locals are running a smuggling operation. When she finds a human skull washed up on the beach, her fears are fuelled further. With her otherworldly Aunt Dimity’s help, Lori begins to piece together the clues, unaware of the danger growing around her. Can she escape the murderous threats before it’s too late?
What readers are saying about Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea:
‘[Nancy Atherton] has a magical touch‘
‘This little book was a breath of fresh air‘
‘This book makes you feel good all over. A must read‘
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Reviews
Praise for Nancy Atherton: Atherton's series is for those who like the puzzle of a mystery minus the corpses... This is the way life really ought to be if only we were all better behaved. Put on the teakettle and enjoy
Atherton is a superb writer who brings charm and wit to her story
I love the graceful style... the sense of tight-knit community, characters who aren't afraid to be themselves, and, the unique paranormal element... I only wish I had learned about this series earlier
Atherton smoothly blends history, village life, and the otherworldly
Always a charming read, the Aunt Dimity series is just right for when life gets too hectic and you need to slow down a bit
Irresistible blend of romance, suspense and the supernatural
Every scene is superbly crafted to perfection. Even if you have not read all the books in this series, I have not, you can enjoy and immerse yourself in this cozy mystery
An enduringly popular series
In the realm of the cozy mystery, there are few series that can hold a candle to Atherton's Aunt Dimity series
How do you describe an Aunt Dimity mystery... the real magic is in the storytelling. This enchanting series is as cozy as a warm fire on a winter's night