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Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon (Aunt Dimity Mysteries, Book 14)
On sale
8th May 2014
Price: £4.99
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ebook / ISBN-13: 9781472216489
Medieval revelry could end in modern-day tragedy…
Nancy Atherton weaves another enchanting mystery in Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon, the fourteenth instalment in the much-loved Aunt Dimity series. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Midsomer Murders.
‘One of the most charming entries in an enduringly popular series’ – Booklist
Lori Shepherd loves the small Cotswold village of Finch, but as her eighth summer in the town approaches she finds herself wishing for a break in routine. When King Wilfred’s Faire – where the age of chivalry lives again – opens nearby, Lori gets her wish. But she soon finds it’s not all pageantry and play.
While Finch is besieged by tourists, Lori discovers a dark layer of intrigue beneath the fair’s bright surface. Is a sinister figure stalking Mirabel, the angel-voiced madrigal singer? Has a jealous rival sabotaged the Dragon Knight’s weapons? Is an evil assassin trying to murder Good King Wilfred? With her Aunt Dimity’s otherworldly guidance, Lori must race to save the village and risk her neck to keep the medieval revelry from ending in tragedy.
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‘
Nancy Atherton weaves another enchanting mystery in Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon, the fourteenth instalment in the much-loved Aunt Dimity series. Perfect for fans of M. C. Beaton and Midsomer Murders.
‘One of the most charming entries in an enduringly popular series’ – Booklist
Lori Shepherd loves the small Cotswold village of Finch, but as her eighth summer in the town approaches she finds herself wishing for a break in routine. When King Wilfred’s Faire – where the age of chivalry lives again – opens nearby, Lori gets her wish. But she soon finds it’s not all pageantry and play.
While Finch is besieged by tourists, Lori discovers a dark layer of intrigue beneath the fair’s bright surface. Is a sinister figure stalking Mirabel, the angel-voiced madrigal singer? Has a jealous rival sabotaged the Dragon Knight’s weapons? Is an evil assassin trying to murder Good King Wilfred? With her Aunt Dimity’s otherworldly guidance, Lori must race to save the village and risk her neck to keep the medieval revelry from ending in tragedy.
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
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
Praise for Nancy Atherton: One of the most charming entries in an enduringly popular series
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
Atherton smoothly blends history, village life, and the otherworldly
Irresistible blend of romance, suspense and the supernatural
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
In the realm of the cozy mystery, there are few series that can hold a candle to Atherton's Aunt Dimity series
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
Atherton is simply a wonderful writer
