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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Synopsis
When Lori Shepherd's husband, Bill, is summoned to the reading of a will at the resplendent country estate of Earl Elstyn, Lori jumps at the chance to come along. She didn't expect, however, to find herself entangled in a messy—and dangerous—family dispute. The aristocratic earl has called together the entire Elstyn family to disclose the beneficiaries of his fortune, and all present will be affected. But someone has a grudge against the Elstyns and will stop at nothing for revenge.A burning topiary, a suspicious maid, family secrets, and threatening notes lead Lori to seek her phantom Aunt Dimity's help in identifying the culprit before he or she can torch the whole house—with the guests in it
Is Aunt Dimity Takes a Holiday appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This cozy mystery features mild peril (threatening notes, arson attempts) but no graphic violence, profanity, or sexual content. The supernatural element (a helpful phantom aunt) is benign and comforting.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include arson, family secrets, and revenge.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the puzzle-solving mystery set in an English country estate with a ghostly mentor helping crack the case.