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Book Review: Aunt Dimity and the Summer King

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Aunt Dimity and the Summer King by Nancy Atherton

Aunt Dimity and the Summer King (Aunt Dimity Mystery, #20)
by Nancy Atherton

5 out of 5 stars

Lori is exploring an unused cart track in the fields behind the town of Finch, when she discovers a reclusive neighbor who lives behind high walls. His grandchildren have crowned him the Summer King per an old family tradition, and Lori is delighted to join in their family fun. But the village of Finch seems to be in trouble. Several cottage properties have been left vacant for months, and although prospective buyers come to look, so far no one is interested in moving in. Lori starts to wonder if the real estate agent is keeping the cottages empty on purpose to drive prices down for some big corporation to swoop in and take over the town.

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Book Review: Aunt Dimity Down Under

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Aunt Dimity Down Under
Aunt Dimity Down Under by Nancy Atherton

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another delightful and lovely book in this series! This time Lori is on her way to New Zealand to find the long-lost brother of the Pym sisters, and naturally she is taking her stuffed bunny, Reginald, along with her, in addition to the journal through which her deceased Aunt Dimity communicates with Lori from the beyond.

Be sure to read this book with a map and Google nearby, because you will want to look up photos and maps of all the beautiful places that Lori visits in New Zealand! The way the writer describes the natural beauties of the mountains, oceans, and sweet little towns, makes you want to look it up. And it’s all real and true-to-life, right down to the massive carrot Continue reading →