Search - Aunt Dimity and the Next of Kin (Aunt Dimity, Bk 10)

"Needing a break from heavier books, I always return to Aunt Dimity for a bit of R&R.

During Lori's volunteer work at Radcliffe Infirmary, she is saddened to learn that Elizabeth Beacham, a legal secretary, has had no visitors during her stay. Well, that just can't be, so Lori packs off with her book cart and approaches Elizabeth with books and conversation. Soon a kindred friendship develops, but it ends way too soon.

Finding out that Elizabeth did have a relative, one who could have visited, she sets off to find this wayward brother and of course this is where the mystery begins. Being left with a letter and two keys, Lori finds out about Lizzie's life; and of course it wasn't what it appeared to be. Elizabeth was a much more extraordinary woman than even Lori could have imagined and because of Lori's kindness, the loved ones in Lori's life will benefit from a woman that they didn't even know.

I enjoyed this book, may of the previous characters are mentioned and their storylines are moved forward. I had been disappointed in the previous book (Aunt Dimity Snowbound) but this one has made up for that. Amazon Review: http://tinyurl.com/yofpyh

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I love this series. Aunt Dimity, who is dead, communicates with Lori Shepherd via a journal. Lori talks and Dimity writes her responses for Lori to read. This series is rich in friendship, love, trust, caring, and community.

These books take my mind off where I am and what I should be doing. I don't ask a lot of those books: just smooth writing, comfortable settings, likeable characters and enough interest to keep the pages turning.

And that's exactly what's served up here. Visiting a nursing home, Lori befriends Ms. Beacham, a legal secretary who dies almost immediately and become friends. But as is the nature of cancer, Miss Beacham dies and Lori is devastated. Then she learns that Miss Beacham has left her a desk in her will. Lori feels that she has to find Miss Beacham's brother who disappeared years ago to find out why his sister died with no family at her side. Lori learns that this unassuming woman has left legacies to all sorts of people, including herself. Lori agrees to take on a quest to locate Ms. Beacham's next of kin.

Of course this starts the chain of events that cause Lori to learn that Miss Beacham was more than she appeared to be. She also learns that cities can also have communities as tight knit as Finch. She recruits helper on her journey to find Kenneth Beacham and manages to lose her temper, jump to conclusions, and finally approach her goal.

As usual, there is a message to the book. This one examines our preconceptions of people and their roles. If you haven't read any of the previous Aunt Dimity books you can start with any of them including this one but why rob yourself of a wonderful, relaxing, reading experience--start at the beginning with Aunt Dimity's Death.

Sometimes you don't want a meaty tome, sometime you cn be satisfied with an airy, exquisitely baked puff pastry. Enjoy.

This book really spoke to me. The main character felt a connection to another human being even when she didn't have to. It reminded me why we need to pay attention to the world around us. A nice afternoon read and a great series.

great story, hard to put down

I've enjoyed all the "Aunt Dimity" books that I've read, this one included. They are an easy read with a unique mystery to be found in each one. I like how the characters have been developed by Nancy Atherton, and I'm sure I would enjoy meeting these people.

I have enjoyed all of the Aunt Dimity series. Nice, quick read, entertaining and fun!