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Aunt Dimity and the Family Tree (Aunt Dimity Mystery Book 16) Kindle Edition

by Nancy Atherton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 555 ratings
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The gentle spirit's sixteenth adventure is a New York Times bestseller and as "cozy and charming as a cup of Earl Grey" (Bookpage.com). And watch out for Nancy Atherton's latest, Aunt Dimity and the King's Ransom, coming in July 2018 from Viking! 

After a dizzying time Down Under, Lori Shepherd returns to Finch and finds that her wealthy father-in-law, William Willis, Sr., has just purchased a splendid ten-acre estate nearby. While William fends off local ladies intent on romance, Lori oversees the painstaking restoration of a peculiar painting found during renovations. It's nothing Lori can't handle-until moving furniture, strange sounds, and the theft of the painting prompt her to call on Aunt Dimity for help uncovering the estate's shadowy past.

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  6. Publication date
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After touring New Zealand in 2010's Aunt Dimity Down Under, amateur sleuth Lori Shepard returns to Finch, her Cotswolds village, in Atherton's entertaining 16th paranormal mystery. Lori's Boston Brahmin father-in-law, T. William Arthur Willis Sr., who's retired as head of the family law firm, has relocated to Fairworth House, an old estate, to be near his grandchildren and son and daughter-in-law. After much renovation, Lori helps her father-in-law to hire a live-in couple to cook and look after the grounds and to host a welcome party for the locals. When odd things begin to happen at Fairworth, including moving furniture and strange sounds, Lori turns to ghostly Aunt Dimity for assistance. Some readers may find the lack of murder and mayhem disappointing, but series fans will delight in the antics of familiar characters, in particular Finch's single ladies, and the charming portrayal of English village life. 5-city author tour. (Feb.)
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Praise for Nancy Atherton and the Aunt Dimity series

"Atherton smoothly blends history, village life, and the otherworldly."—Publishers Weekly

"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.” —Open Book Society

"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." —Gotta Write Network

"In the realm of the cozy mystery, there are few series that can hold a candle to Atherton's Aunt Dimity series." —everydayebook.com
 
"Atherton is a superb writer who brings a lot of charm and wit to her story." —Suspense Magazine

"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." —Deadly Pleasures Magazine

"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." —CrimeCritics.com

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004FPYZDE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books (February 17, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 17, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 576 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 241 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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Anne Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars A tight-knit community
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2016
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"Fairworth House had good bones. ... Fairworth wasn't palatial, but it would never be mistaken for a cottage." And it required extensive renovations before Lori Shepard's recently retired father-in-law, William Willis, Sr. can move from Boston into the Georgian house just outside of Finch, "a small village with no recognizable claim to fame." The house is an easy pony-ride distance from Lori's home and thus ideal for the doting grandfather of the Shepard twins. Lori has prepared for the official opening day and is ready until at the last minute the caterer has to cancel, the village population prepares delectable food, discovered treasures are sent for restoration and a new caretaker couple arrives late in the evening. Willis Sr. hires the Donovan's on the spot despite Lori's misgivings. What does Aunt Dimity have to say? She communicates in her perfect script and reigns Lori in, offers suggestions, and asks the right questions. Before long strange things happen at Fairworth house. What does this Victorian family tree show? Is Mrs Donovan really as helpful as all that? And then there is another problem with Mrs Sarah Pyne and Henrique Cocinero that Willis Sr. offers to solve. Lots of problems, hilarious situations, unbelievable scrapes and easy solutions. It is my favorite Aunt Dimity book so far.
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Elif Kirimli
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IT!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2011
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I love Aunt Dimity series. Nancy Atherton is a really good mystery author, who can create a real mystery book you cannot wait to finish and at the same time don't want it to end and all this without any blood involved. Each book brings the good in people and makes one smile with a happy sigh after finishing. The characters are very real, very loveable, very human. The Family Tree is one of the best books of the series and the new characters are great fit for the cozy village Finch. I cannot wait to read the developments involving Amelia Thistle in the next book.
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Mimbelina
4.0 out of 5 stars Predictably Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2011
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Having returned to her adopted village of Finch after her adventures in New Zealand, Lori is busy aiding her father-in-law to restore a run-down estate, Fairworth House, and to avoid the village spinsters who have developed a most avid interest in his activities and future plans. Lori's life becomes even more hectic when she's drawn into a harebrained scheme by Sally Pyne, the local teashop owner, who told a few "little white lies" to a charming Mexican man on a recent vacation that have come back to haunt her. Aunt Dimity comes to the rescue with a brilliant plan that Lori, William and William's slightly suspicious new staff, the Donovans, all pull together to implement in order to deceive the entire town as well as Sally's Latin lover. Things look promising at first but when strange things begin to happen at the mansion (disappearing relics, ghostly music and a theft), Lori needs all the help - both human and supernatural - to succeed and, in the process, to learn the marvelous history behind the newly restored estate.

It was wonderful to return to Finch in this novel and to be re-introduced to its quirky characters. Though the plot was, like the other books, somewhat predictable, Atherton's humerous glimpse into village life (which is most certainly NOT predictable!) makes up for what it lacks in excitement. There are several passages that just made me giggle with pleasure at the lows to which the villagers stoop to discover William's secret. Too, it's nice to see how the characters have changed and (in some cases, at least) matured throughout the series and to have new characters, like Bree Pym, the Donovans and Senor Cocinero, to add spice to the village mix. All in all, a great addition to the Dimity books!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Aunt Dimity Mystery book 14
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019
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This is another winner. I just love this series and this author. She writes wonderful characters you would like to meet. Great storylines in every book. I highly recommend this series to everyone who loves cozy mysteries and ghost stories. Diana Romano
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Sandy Rhoad
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery Mansion
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2011
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I am glad that Ms. Atherton paid more attention to Aunt Dimity in this book. Opening the old journal and listening to a voice from beyond is, for me, the best part of this series. An old house, a few irish quirky personalities, a village of crazy old ladies all desperate for a man, money, antiques --- this book has it all and certainly held my attention as have the rest of the series. This is an entertaining writer and her books should be kept and re-read.
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amused
3.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant little read
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2014
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It was a pleasant little story of a familiar theme, but it did have a little twist. It definitely serviced me when I wanted to read and not want to think too much.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Enjoyed
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017
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This was my first Aunt Dimity book and it won't be my last.
I loved the way the ghost of Aunt Dimity is portrayed. A very unique concept.
And since this is my first book I read in the series it was like reading a stand alone yet at the same time I can read early books to find out how Lori and Bill met and how Lori discovered Aunt Dimity.

So much book fun to look forward to.
And an English Seed Cake recipe.
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Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2022
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Margarete
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr gut!
Reviewed in Germany on May 22, 2015
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da ich dieses Buch nicht auf Deutsch bekommen habe, lese ich es halt in Englisch. Es kam auch sehr schnell und war im Topzustand.
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Always enjoy Aunt Dimity books. They are family orientated books and you don't have to worry about any foul languge or sex in them. Always keeps me intrigued right to very end of the book.So thank you for providing these delightful books. I do have a question? Is there anyway that you can get books in the "Large Print" catagory. If you have anyway of getting them I would like to know. Thank you.
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