Aunt Dimity Goes West
Aunt Dimity Mystery, # 12

by Nancy Atherton

Lori Shepherd has been unable to recover emotionally from being shot and almost killed by a madman who tried to kidnap her twin sons in Scotland . She has had recurring nightmares. No treatment (hypnosis, acupuncture, psychological therapy) has been successful. Hoping that a change of scenery will be beneficial, her husband arranges with a friend and client, Danny Auerbach, to send Lori, the twins and Nanny Annelise to Danny's luxurious cabin, Aerie, located in Bluebird, Colorado.

When they arrive in Bluebird, Lori finds that the caretaker has left unexpectedly without notice and his place is taken by a 21 year old college student. The twins are well taken after by Annelise and Toby and the neighboring cowboys as the twins are "horse crazy". Lori finds the Auerbach family also left Aerie unexpectedly and refuse to return. She learns that the site is thought to be cursed by a mining accident which occurred a hundred years ago. With the help of Toby and, of course, Aunt Dimity, and a new visitor from "the other world" Lori sets out to dispel the situation.

This is the usual Aunt Dimity humorous cozy. The story is wholesome and clear. We meet new friends in Colorado who are very reminiscent of those at home in England . The enjoyable story is set in the beautiful state of Colorado .

A bonus included is a recipe for Calico Cookies...Try them....Enjoy them....I did....

Reviews of other Aunt Dimity Titles

The Family Tree,
The Deep Blue Sea, 11
Goes West, 12
Slays the Dragon, 14
The Villiage Witch, 17