UNCOVER THE VERY BEST IN CRIME AND THRILLER WRITING
Be careful what you wish for…
Cosy crime lovers’ favourite paranormal sleuth is back in her nineteenth otherworldly adventure, Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well, from acclaimed author Nancy Atherton. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Ann Granger.
‘One of Aunt Dimity’s most suspenseful mysteries. Loyal fans will be thrilled by every new revelation’ – Kirkus Reviews
When a young Australian named Jack MacBride arrives in Finch to wrap up his late uncle’s affairs, heads turn in the sleepy Cotswold village. But when Lori Shepherd volunteers to help Jack clear out his uncle’s overgrown garden, they discover something even more surprising.
Tossing a coin into the garden’s own well, Lori makes a wish, and is later baffled to find it seems to have come true. Word spreads, and the villagers turn out in droves to make wishes of their own. But one person’s wish can be another’s worst nightmare and the village is soon thrown into chaos.
Lori resolves to find out what’s really going on. Is handsome Jack somehow tricking his neighbours? Or are they fooling themselves? With Aunt Dimity’s otherworldly help, Lori will discover that the truth is more marvellous than she could have ever imagined.
What readers are saying about the Aunt Dimity Mysteries:
‘Charming escapism‘
‘Simply the best and most beautiful cosy series in the world’
‘These books are just pure, glorious entertainment‘
Cosy crime lovers’ favourite paranormal sleuth is back in her nineteenth otherworldly adventure, Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well, from acclaimed author Nancy Atherton. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Ann Granger.
‘One of Aunt Dimity’s most suspenseful mysteries. Loyal fans will be thrilled by every new revelation’ – Kirkus Reviews
When a young Australian named Jack MacBride arrives in Finch to wrap up his late uncle’s affairs, heads turn in the sleepy Cotswold village. But when Lori Shepherd volunteers to help Jack clear out his uncle’s overgrown garden, they discover something even more surprising.
Tossing a coin into the garden’s own well, Lori makes a wish, and is later baffled to find it seems to have come true. Word spreads, and the villagers turn out in droves to make wishes of their own. But one person’s wish can be another’s worst nightmare and the village is soon thrown into chaos.
Lori resolves to find out what’s really going on. Is handsome Jack somehow tricking his neighbours? Or are they fooling themselves? With Aunt Dimity’s otherworldly help, Lori will discover that the truth is more marvellous than she could have ever imagined.
What readers are saying about the Aunt Dimity Mysteries:
‘Charming escapism‘
‘Simply the best and most beautiful cosy series in the world’
‘These books are just pure, glorious entertainment‘
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Reviews
Praise for Nancy Atherton: One of Aunt Dimity's most suspenseful mysteries. Loyal fans will be thrilled by every new revelation
Atherton smoothly blends history, village life, and the otherworldly
Irresistible blend of romance, suspense and the supernatural
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
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
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
A charming mystery, filled with warmth and affection
Atherton is simply a wonderful writer
