UNCOVER THE VERY BEST IN CRIME AND THRILLER WRITING
An expected death unearths unexpected clues…
Full of delightfully surprising twists and turns, Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin is another page-turning instalment in Nancy Atherton’s series that has won the hearts of cosy crime fans everywhere. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Agatha Christie.
‘A charming mystery, filled with warmth and affection’ – Deadly Pleasures Magazine
Mystery follows Lori Shepherd wherever she goes – even while volunteering at her local Infirmary. There she meets Elizabeth Beacham, a retired legal secretary with no family except for one brother – who has inexplicably disappeared.
When Miss Beacham passes away suddenly, Lori is sad to hear of her demise. But after receiving an envelope containing keys and a letter written by Miss Beacham before her death, she suspects there may be more to events than meets the eye. Armed with clues and with her ghostly Aunt Dimity’s help, Lori begins to unearth secrets and surprising truths about her own next-of-kin…
What readers are saying about Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin:
‘A truly heart-warming book. It was full of love and laughter! Enjoyed every page’
‘Lovable characters, entertaining story, and colourful writing make this book an easy, and fun, read’
‘The whole series is delightful. It has a little bit of everything’
Full of delightfully surprising twists and turns, Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin is another page-turning instalment in Nancy Atherton’s series that has won the hearts of cosy crime fans everywhere. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Agatha Christie.
‘A charming mystery, filled with warmth and affection’ – Deadly Pleasures Magazine
Mystery follows Lori Shepherd wherever she goes – even while volunteering at her local Infirmary. There she meets Elizabeth Beacham, a retired legal secretary with no family except for one brother – who has inexplicably disappeared.
When Miss Beacham passes away suddenly, Lori is sad to hear of her demise. But after receiving an envelope containing keys and a letter written by Miss Beacham before her death, she suspects there may be more to events than meets the eye. Armed with clues and with her ghostly Aunt Dimity’s help, Lori begins to unearth secrets and surprising truths about her own next-of-kin…
What readers are saying about Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin:
‘A truly heart-warming book. It was full of love and laughter! Enjoyed every page’
‘Lovable characters, entertaining story, and colourful writing make this book an easy, and fun, read’
‘The whole series is delightful. It has a little bit of everything’
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Reviews
Praise for Nancy Atherton: A charming mystery, filled with warmth and affection
Atherton is simply a wonderful writer
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
An enduringly popular series
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
Let Nancy Atherton and Aunt Dimity remind you of the reason you got hooked on books in the first place. I promise you will be scouring bookstores for more of the series after you give it a taste
Witty and engaging... just the thing when life gets to be too much, and you want to escape into a book
Irresistible blend of romance, suspense and the supernatural
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
Atherton is a superb writer who brings charm and wit to her story
