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Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Author: Nancy Atherton
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Aunt Dimity's Christmas Description
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780140296303
ISBN: 0140296301
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 224
Publication Date: 2000-10-01
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Product Release Date: 2000-10-03
Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780140296303
ISBN: 0140296301
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Number Of Items: 1
Book Pages: 224
Publication Date: 2000-10-01
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Product Release Date: 2000-10-03
Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Editorial Review of Aunt Dimity's Christmas
Lori Shepherd can hardly wait to celebrate Christmas this year with her husband, Bill and twin sons in the beautiful cottage willed to her by Aunt Dimity. Then Lori makes a disturbing discovery beneath the cottage's snow-covered lilac bushes--the body of a mysterious stranger, barely alive. Lori must put her plans on hold to team up with Julian Bright--a devilishly attractive Roman Catholic priest--to seek out the tramp's identity. Their adventure takes Lori and Julian from abandoned World War II airfields to homeless shelters--places where the Christmas star shines dimly, if at all. Finally, Lori unveils the tragic secret that led the stranger to her door, and must confront painful truths about herself and the true meaning of a perfect family Christmas.
Customer Reviews of Aunt Dimity's Christmas
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Awesome!
Review: What an engaging character "Kit" was! I was as beguiled as Lori. The story really surprises the reader with its turn of plot. It starts out to give you the impression it'll be a kind of cozy perfect, fairytale story and ends up being something more touching and meaningful. I was compelled to finish this book in one day. I love the interwoven history, handsome men, the crusty but good-in-the-end townsfolk, and Will Sr. I sometimes miss the enchantment and wonder of the first book, but I don't think it can be recaptured once the secret is out so to speak. This Christmas novel was a very satisfying read indeed. Nancy Atherton is getting way up there on my favorites list which includes Candace Robb, Aaron Elkins, Maggie Osborne, Gary Jennings, Kate Ross, Diana Gabaldon, Stephen Lawhead, Elizabeth Peters, Preston/Child, Ken Follett, and Christine Feehan.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: No Room In the House
Review: Nancy Atherton delivers a delightful fun cozy. It is nearly Christmas and Lori Shepherd can't wait to celebrate with "all" of her family. When a tramp knocks at her door more dead than alive.
This adventure takes Lori and a friend, Father Julian, into the shelters for the homeless in London. Where they learn for themselves the true meaning of Christmas.
A good mystery that is guided by the ghost of Aunt Dimity, one of the stars of the haunting world. A holiday story with a touch of grim realism. Its been around a while, but still a good read when you are all snugly and warm.
Nash Black, author of TRAVELERS and SINS OF THE FATHERS.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Lots of Fun
Review: As always, Nancy Atherton delivers a cozy mystery full of life in England. I collect all of her books as they come out, but I don't believe this one was one of her best. It did have a very unusual storyline & ending. I can guarantee it will keep you guessing...
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Another great one
Review: I love this series. Aunt Dimity's Christmas is a great installment.
Sure, there are a few things that can be a tad annoying. Like Bill (Lori's husband) being too good to be true. He's perfect. He's almost always agreeable and accomodating and does whatever Lori needs, whenever she needs. A little one-dimensional. Same for Bill's father. And sure, in this book, Lori comes off as a bit elitist as she describes being turned off by the homeless people's ratty clothing. She does grow, though, and by the end of the book we realize what lies beneath her revulsion.
But, I overlooked these little things and just enjoyed the book. The mystery itself is pretty interesting and well written and as usual, there is a good sense of suspense that makes you keep reading. And maybe best of all, in the back of the book they give you the recipe for Lori's Angel Cookies. Yum!
If you hate "happily ever after" endings and seemingly perfect characters (except for Lori, who is flawed and the most "real" person in the book), skip this book (and series). But if you just want a fun, light, feel-good book to help you kill a couple of hours on a rainy Saturday afternoon, this is the book (and series) for you.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Aunt Dimity's Christmas
Review: Its that wonderful time of year that Lori so enjoys. Christmastime is here and Lori has plans to start so many holiday traditions anew that she remembers from her childhood. All of her hardwork and plans are thrown to the wayside when she discovers a mysterious man passed out in the cold and snow of her front yard. Of course mystery surrounds this man. Who is he? Where did he come from? What was he doing in the remote yard of Lori Shepherd?
While lying in a coma this man teaches Lori some well needed lessons and he affects so many people. We,of course, meet up with Dimity as she too tries to help figure out the identity of this man. A heartwarming cozy mystery great for Christmastime or anytime reading, Aunt Dimity's Christmas lives up to the past books in the series and keeps me wanting more.
Review Summary: Awesome!
Review: What an engaging character "Kit" was! I was as beguiled as Lori. The story really surprises the reader with its turn of plot. It starts out to give you the impression it'll be a kind of cozy perfect, fairytale story and ends up being something more touching and meaningful. I was compelled to finish this book in one day. I love the interwoven history, handsome men, the crusty but good-in-the-end townsfolk, and Will Sr. I sometimes miss the enchantment and wonder of the first book, but I don't think it can be recaptured once the secret is out so to speak. This Christmas novel was a very satisfying read indeed. Nancy Atherton is getting way up there on my favorites list which includes Candace Robb, Aaron Elkins, Maggie Osborne, Gary Jennings, Kate Ross, Diana Gabaldon, Stephen Lawhead, Elizabeth Peters, Preston/Child, Ken Follett, and Christine Feehan.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: No Room In the House
Review: Nancy Atherton delivers a delightful fun cozy. It is nearly Christmas and Lori Shepherd can't wait to celebrate with "all" of her family. When a tramp knocks at her door more dead than alive.
This adventure takes Lori and a friend, Father Julian, into the shelters for the homeless in London. Where they learn for themselves the true meaning of Christmas.
A good mystery that is guided by the ghost of Aunt Dimity, one of the stars of the haunting world. A holiday story with a touch of grim realism. Its been around a while, but still a good read when you are all snugly and warm.
Nash Black, author of TRAVELERS and SINS OF THE FATHERS.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Lots of Fun
Review: As always, Nancy Atherton delivers a cozy mystery full of life in England. I collect all of her books as they come out, but I don't believe this one was one of her best. It did have a very unusual storyline & ending. I can guarantee it will keep you guessing...
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Another great one
Review: I love this series. Aunt Dimity's Christmas is a great installment.
Sure, there are a few things that can be a tad annoying. Like Bill (Lori's husband) being too good to be true. He's perfect. He's almost always agreeable and accomodating and does whatever Lori needs, whenever she needs. A little one-dimensional. Same for Bill's father. And sure, in this book, Lori comes off as a bit elitist as she describes being turned off by the homeless people's ratty clothing. She does grow, though, and by the end of the book we realize what lies beneath her revulsion.
But, I overlooked these little things and just enjoyed the book. The mystery itself is pretty interesting and well written and as usual, there is a good sense of suspense that makes you keep reading. And maybe best of all, in the back of the book they give you the recipe for Lori's Angel Cookies. Yum!
If you hate "happily ever after" endings and seemingly perfect characters (except for Lori, who is flawed and the most "real" person in the book), skip this book (and series). But if you just want a fun, light, feel-good book to help you kill a couple of hours on a rainy Saturday afternoon, this is the book (and series) for you.
Customer Rating:
Review Summary: Aunt Dimity's Christmas
Review: Its that wonderful time of year that Lori so enjoys. Christmastime is here and Lori has plans to start so many holiday traditions anew that she remembers from her childhood. All of her hardwork and plans are thrown to the wayside when she discovers a mysterious man passed out in the cold and snow of her front yard. Of course mystery surrounds this man. Who is he? Where did he come from? What was he doing in the remote yard of Lori Shepherd?
While lying in a coma this man teaches Lori some well needed lessons and he affects so many people. We,of course, meet up with Dimity as she too tries to help figure out the identity of this man. A heartwarming cozy mystery great for Christmastime or anytime reading, Aunt Dimity's Christmas lives up to the past books in the series and keeps me wanting more.