Aunt Dimity and the Summer King (Aunt Dimity Mysteries, Book 20): An enchantingly cosy mystery

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There's trouble brewing in the Cotswold village of Finch. Four recently sold cottages are now standing empty, and locals fear they will be turned into overpriced weekend homes.

For once Lori Shepherd can't help. The recent birth of her daughter and the preparations for her father-in-law's upcoming wedding have left her overwhelmed. Until, that is, she has a chance encounter with the 'Summer King' - eccentric inventor Arthur Hargreaves. In his presence Lori forgets her troubles.

But when Lori discovers detailed maps of Finch in the Summer King's library, she suspects he may be hiding darker motives. Is Arthur secretly plotting Finch's demise With her Aunt Dimity's otherworldly help, Lori must find out once and for all...

Reviews

An enduringly popular series - Booklist

Atherton is a superb writer who brings charm and wit to her story - Suspense Magazine

One of Aunt Dimity's most suspenseful mysteries. Loyal fans will be thrilled by every new revelation - Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Nancy Atherton is the bestselling author of eighteen titles in the Aunt Dimity crime series. The first novel in the series, Aunt Dimity's Death, was voted "One of the Century's 100 Favorite Mysteries" by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. She lives in Colorado Springs, USA.