Aunt Dimity and the Village Witch - Large Print Mystery Book by Thorndike Press | Cozy Reading for Book Clubs & Rainy Days

Books are often re-read based on different moods and needs. The Aunt Dimity series is like an invitation to sit, chat and - most of all - relax. My favorite Aunt Dimity book is the first book (Aunt Dimity's Death) but Aunt Dimity and the Village Witch is a close second. Despite the titles both books are a relaxing way to spend some quiet time.In Aunt Dimity and the Village Witch the story unfolds with a new addition to the village of Finch. It is quickly revealed that the new occupant of Pussywillows cottage is a well-known botanical artist who is both seeking a quiet refuge and on a private mission. The artist's seeks refuge from a cult group who have stalked her with fanatic zealotry. Her mission is to complete her recently deceased brother's research of a story of Margaret Redfern (a witch) and Gamaliel Gowland (the church rector) in the 17th century Village of Finch.The story unfolds in the hunt for the pages Gamaliel Gowland hid in locations near St. George's Church in Finch. The pages were hidden because witchcraft was a dangerous topic in the 17th century yet it was a story that he felt needed to be told. Over time the whole town becomes involved in hunting for the hidden pages.The story also deals with a leader with ulterior motives who encourage the artist's fans misguided attempts of appreciation into cult-like fanaticism. The village quite ably deals with the cultists in their own Finch characteristic ways. The villain is unmasked, the mystery solved and a new romance begins to develop with the introduction of the new resident.