Nancy Atherton

Nancy Atherton is an American writer and author of the Aunt Dimity mystery novel series, which presently extends to fifteen volumes.

Atherton lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado. ^[1] The aggregate rating for all of her books at Library thing is *** ½ stars.^[2]

Each book contains a recipe, which is integral to the story.^[3]

Aunt Dimity series

Listed in chronological Order and by Series No. of Publication:^[4][5]

1. Aunt Dimity's Death (1992) New York: Penguin Group USA ISBN 0-670-84449-7; ISBN 978-0-670-84449-4. This first book in the series was voted "One of the Century's 100 Favorite Mysteries" by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association. ^[6] Library thing's average rating in reviews of Aunt Dimity's Death is four stars. Featured recipe: Beth's Oatmeal Cookies.
2. Aunt Dimity and the Duke (1994) nominated for the Dilys Award by the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association, New York: Penguin USA 1995 ISBN 0140178414; ISBN 9780140178418. Featured receipe: Nell's Strawberry Tarts.
3. Aunt Dimity's Good Deed (1996) New York: Penguin USA ISBN 0140258817; ISBN 978-0140258813. Featured recipe: Uncle Tom's Butterscotch Brownies.
4. Aunt Dimity Digs in (1998) New York: Penguin Group ISBN 9780140275698; ISBN 014027569X. Featured recipe: Lilian's Lemon Bars.
5. Aunt Dimity's Christmas (1999) New York: Penguin Group USA ISBN 0140296301; ISBN 978-0-670-88453-7; ISBN 0-670-88453-7. Featured recipe: Angel Cookies.
6. Aunt Dimity Beats the Devil (2000) New York: Penguin Group USA ISBN 9780141002194; ISBN 0141002190. Featured recipe: Claire's Lace Cookies.
7. Aunt Dimity: Detective (September 30, 2001) New York: Penguin Books ISBN 0142001546; ISBN 978-0142001547. Featured recipe: The Pym Sisters' Gingerbread.
8. Aunt Dimity Takes a Holiday (May 4, 2003) New York: Viking ISBN 9780670032006; ISBN 067003200X. Featured recipe: Winnie's Treacle Tart.
9. Aunt Dimity: Snowbound (June 23, 2004) City: Penguin (Non-Classics) ISBN 9780143034582; ISBN 0143034588. Featured recipe: Catchpole's Apricot Compote.
10. Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin (2005) New York: Viking, ISBN 9780670033782; ISBN 0670033782. Featured recipe: Miss Beacham's Raisin Bread.
11. Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea (2006) New York: Viking ISBN 9780670034765; ISBN 0670034762. Featured recipe: Sir Percy's Favorite Sticky Lemon Cake.
12. Aunt Dimity Goes West City: Penguin (Non-Classics) (2005) ISBN 0143034588; ISBN 9780143034582; ISBN 978-0143034582. Featured recipe: Carrie Vyne's Calico Cookies.
13. Aunt Dimity: Vampire Hunter (2008) New York: Viking Press ISBN 0670018546; ISBN 978-0670018543. Featured recipe: Charlotte's Jammy Biscuits.
14. Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon (2009) New York: Viking Press ISBN 0-670-02050-8; ISBN 978-0-670-02050-8. Featured recipe: King Wilfred's Honey Cakes.
15. Aunt Dimity: Paranormal Detective (December 8, 2009) New York: Viking Press ISBN 9780143116066; ISBN 0143116061.^[7] Featured recipes: Beth's Oatmeal Cookies and Nell's Strawberry Tarts.
16. Aunt Dimity Down Under 224 pages Viking Adult (February 18, 2010) ISBN 067002144X; ISBN 978-0670021444. Featured recipe: Donna's Anzac Biscuits
17. Aunt Dimity And The Family Tree 229 pages Viking Adult (February 17, 2011) ISBN 0670022438; ISBN 978-0670022434. Featured recipe: Aunt Dimity's Seed Cake

References

1. ^ Atherton, Nancy, Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon, Viking, New York, 2009, inside back cover.
2. ^ Library thing, author ratings – Nancy Atherton.
3. ^ Recipes, Nancy T. Atherton home page.
4. ^ Atherton, Nancy, Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon, New York: Viking 2009, listing of previous works
5. ^ List of works, Nancy Atherton home page.
6. ^ Barnes & Noble, Aunt Dimity's Death.
7. ^ List of works, Nancy T. Atherton home page.

External links

• Aunt Dimity's World, Nancy T. Atherton home page.