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Aunt Dimity's Christmas Mass Market Paperback – October 1, 2000

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A mystery unwinds in the idyllic English countryside shortly before Christmas

Lori can hardly wait for Christmas this year: lean times are over, the cottage Aunt Dimity willed her is more beautiful than ever, her nine-month-old twins, Will and Rob, are thriving, and she and husband Bill have never been happier. Determined to make this Christmas the best ever, Lori embarks on a round of shopping, holly-cutting, angel-cookie making, and more. When fat snow flakes begin drifting down outside of the window, Lori feels all her holiday wishes are about to come true. But the next day, beneath the lilac bushes now covered by freshly fallen snow, Lori makes a disturbing discovery: the body of a mysterious stranger--a tramp--barely alive. 

While the nearby village of Finch continues with its seasonal preparations, including rehearsals for the Christmas Eve Nativity play, Lori puts her plans on hold and teams up with Julian Bright--a devilishly attractive Roman Catholic priest--to search out the stranger's identity. Their journey takes them from abandoned World War II airfields to homeless shelters, places where the Christmas star shines dimly, if at all. As Lori unveils the tragic secret that led the stranger to her door, she confronts painful truths about herself and discovers the real meaning of a perfect family Christmas.
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  1. Book 5 of 25
    Aunt Dimity Mystery
  2. Print length
    224 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Penguin Books
  5. Publication date
    October 1, 2000
  6. Dimensions
    4.11 x 0.57 x 6.71 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    0140296301
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0140296303
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"In this most unusual mystery, Atherton offers a glimpse of the finer side of human nature." -- Publishers Weekly


Praise for Nancy Atherton and the Aunt Dimity series

"Atherton smoothly blends history, village life, and the otherworldly."—Publishers Weekly

"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.” —Open Book Society

"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." —Gotta Write Network

"In the realm of the cozy mystery, there are few series that can hold a candle to Atherton's Aunt Dimity series." —everydayebook.com
 
"Atherton is a superb writer who brings a lot of charm and wit to her story." —Suspense Magazine

"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." —Deadly Pleasures Magazine

"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." —CrimeCritics.com

About the Author

Nancy Atherton is the bestselling author of twenty-two Aunt Dimity Mysteries. The first book 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, Colorado.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books (October 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140296301
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0140296303
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.11 x 0.57 x 6.71 inches
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WelshDragon
5.0 out of 5 stars Be careful what you wish for.
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If you cannot write a good book about Christmas, you have no business writing at all. This book met all expectations and then shattered them. This was not a completely happy book, but it was a learning experience, a badly needed learning experience that we ALL need to consider. I loved this book. I cannot recommend it enough.
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Nash Black
4.0 out of 5 stars No Room In the House
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2007
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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.
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mamabear
5.0 out of 5 stars Aunt Dimity!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2022
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Gotta love Aunt Dimity and her journal. Love the stories and how she helps to solve problems.
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Ruth Moorman
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2019
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I really enjoyed this book. I am an Angophile so it was fun remembering my time in England and I lived on an abandoned air base from WWII and so that made it all the more interesting. Easy to read and follows along easily.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love Aunt Dimity
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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I absolutely love Aunt Dimity. The stories are great, Lori's a perfect character and I love the morals of the stories. Always well worth reading. Thanks
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Ms. Poe
3.0 out of 5 stars The Spirit of Christmas Shines
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2020
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This is the fifth installment of the series, but the first I've read. Because of that, it took me a while to sort out the characters. I recommend reading these books in order. If this book is representative, hey're well written with interesting characters and engaging plots.
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C. B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Aunt Dimity
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2019
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I just started this series of books and they are pretty good if you want a quick and easy read.
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Aj
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected!
Reviewed in Canada on May 13, 2022
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Received in excellent condition….better than expected!
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Plushrose
5.0 out of 5 stars As promised.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2018
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Sent to friend and she is delighted with service and book - many thanks.
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htk
4.0 out of 5 stars 直接血生臭くないのがよい
Reviewed in Japan on January 13, 2021
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十分に犯罪は起きているけれど、次から次へと人が殺される話ではないのが良い。今回はクリスマスに合わせたせいか、あるいはこのコロナ騒ぎでがこちらの気分があまりすぐれないためか、ややテンポがスローな気がした。
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5.0 out of 5 stars Aunt Dimity teaches us a lesson
Reviewed in Australia on April 26, 2017
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In this adventure we are taught the true meaning of Christmas. We are taken on a journey of self discovery as only Aunt Dimity can. Read this and you will look at your piece of this crazy world a little differently. Well done Nancy Atherton. 😀
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denise klatt
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2017
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These books are pretty good and easy to read but the series just keeps repeating itself - getting bored
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