At the beginning of the year, I made a list of authors that I've been saying I need to read and commit to reading at least one book by each of the authors in 2025. Here's my thoughts on one of those books/authors.
Goodreads: Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton
Blurb: Down-on-her-luck Lori Shepherd thought Aunt Dimity was a pretend character in her mother's bedtime stories ... until the Dickensian law firm of Willis & Willis offers the possibility of large inheritance -- if she can discover the secret hidden in letters between Dimity and her mother.
My Thoughts: The premise of this one is absolutely bonkers but in a fun cozy way. Lori is not quite at rock bottom but not doing well when she receives an inheritance - from a person she thought was fictional. Lori took some getting used to before I warmed up to her and even then she's not someone I feel like I'd need to be friends with. Life hasn't exactly been kind to her and she does seem to stumble from one struggle to another. That is until Willis and Willis come into her life and she soon finds herself in a picturesque cottage in an English village. The plot doesn't make the most sense but it does provide a tool for Lori to learn more about those who are important to her. Overall, I really enjoyed this read. It was a bit unusual but with lots of good characters, a ghost with an interesting way of communicating, and a lovely setting. This series has been on my radar for decades but I never really read any of the books. It was so fun to pick this one up and I'm looking forward to reading more of Aunt Dimity's adventures. My Rating: Really Liked It (4 Stars)
I used to read this series several years ago. I looked at my reading journals and I've read the first 12 of them. And then, didn't pick up the next. I think there are at least 10 or 12 more since that time. I ought to get back to reading them as I think I would like them again. Yes, they are definitely a little different, but fun.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried any of her books, but this one does sound like fun. I like the setting and am intrigued by the ghost. :D
ReplyDeleteI used to read a lot of Aunt Dimity mysteries. They have stood the test of time!
ReplyDeleteSounds unusual.
ReplyDeleteI've heard about this series, but I haven't tried it. It looks like something I would like.
ReplyDeleteNice to have success with the author you wanted to try. And it has a ghost!
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