Aunt Dimity and the Summer King
Atherton Nancy It's June, the roses are in bloom, and the small English village of
Finch may be in big trouble. Two cottages are for sale, but
something--or someone--is driving buyers away. Has a developer targeted
Finch? Will property values skyrocket? Will a wave of wealthy weekenders
drive out the longtime locals?
Lori Shepherd has a lot on her
plate--a brand-new baby daughter, her father-in-law's impending
nuptials, and a visit from her dreaded aunts-in-law--but she refuses to
stand back and watch while big money destroys her beloved village. Lori
sets her sights on the local real estate agent, but finds herself
sidetracked by a chance encounter with an eccentric inventor. Arthur
Hargreaves, dubbed the Summer King by his quirky family, is as
warmhearted as the summer sun. With him, Lori forgets her troubles,
until she makes a series of unsettling discoveries. An ancient feud
between his family and the town comes to light. And then there's
Arthur's connection to the local real estate firm. Is the Summer King as
kind as he seems?
With Aunt Dimity's otherworldly help--and her
new baby girl in her arms--Lori fights to save her village from the
Summer King's scorching greed.