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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Other titles in the Aunt Dimity series:Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon (Aunt Dimity Mystery)by Nancy Atherton
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Lori's peaceful English village is being overrun by a rowdy and mischievous Renaissance fair!
Lori Shepherd loves living in the small English village of Finch, but as her eighth summer in the town approaches she finds herself wishing for something exciting to spice up her all-too-familiar routine. When King Wilfred's Faire opens nearby, Lori gets her wish and more. The age of chivalry lives again at the Renaissance fair. Wizards, wenches, magicians, and minstrels cajole the fairgoers while lords quaff, jesters joke, and knights battle in the joust arena. But Lori discovers that it's not all pageantry and play. A sinister figure is stalking the angel-voiced madrigal singer. A jealous rival has sabotaged the Dragon Knight's weapons. And an evil assassin is trying to murder Good King Wilfred. With Aunt Dimity's otherworldly guidance, Lori races to save her dear village and risks her neck to keep the medieval revelry from ending in tragedy. Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon is another gem in Atherton's perennially beloved cozy series, sure to enchant her many loyal fans and attract new ones. Review:"The charm has begun to wear a bit thin in Atherton's 14th paranormal cozy to feature U.S. ex-pat Lori Shepherd (after 2008's Aunt Dimity: Vampire Hunter). Lori, despite the sage advice of ghostly Aunt Dimity, remains somewhat feckless and immature, still relying on snap judgments instead of reasoned thought, as she sticks her nose into the affairs of others in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Finch. When Calvin Malvern (aka King Wilfred the Good) arrives with his motley crew for a Renaissance faire to be held on land belonging to his uncle, Lori's neighbor, many of the villagers enter into the spirit of the thing, including Lori, who can't resist the thought of playing dress up. Odd accidents befall King Wilfred, and Lori begins to wonder about sabotage and regicide. Hardcore fans will no doubt enjoy the froth, but newcomers may find it a bit too precious." Publishers Weekly (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.) Review:"After enjoying Lori's ditzy adventures, her fans may well hunt up the nearest Renaissance fair. Others may find this coziest of cozies a bit of a snooze." Kirkus Reviews Synopsis:Lori Shepherd's peaceful English village is being overrun by a rowdy and mischievous Renaissance fair, and she must risk her neck to keep the medieval revelry from ending in tragedy, in Atherton's latest cozy.
About the AuthorNancy Atherton is the bestselling author of thirteen previous 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. What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!
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