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Father Tim, a cherished small-town rector, is the steadfast soldier in this beloved slice of life story set in an American village where the grass is still green, the pickets are still white, and the air still smells sweet. The rector's forthright secretary, Emma Garret, worries about her employer, as she sees past his Christian cheerfulness into his aching loneliness. Slowly but surely, the empty places in Father Tim's heart do get filled. First with a gangly stray dog, later with a seemingly stray boy, and finally with the realization that he is stumbling into love with his independent and Christian-wise next-door neighbor. Much more than a gentle love story, this is a homespun tale about a town of endearing characters-- including a mysterious jewel thief--who are as quirky and popular as those of Mayberry, R.F.D. --Gail Hudson
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The first two novels in Karon's Mitford series chronicle the everyday eccentricities of a small North Carolina town.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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By TJ's Mommy
Format:Hardcover
I liked this book, but felt that there could have been more of a plot or story behind the town. All of the things that seemed like big mysteries didn't turn out to be that way. It was a nice peaceful story of a town that I would like to visit. However, that's all it was, and a little long to have no purpose.
By Jan2
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Upon recommendation by a friend I read this book.
Though it was written in 1994 the story is timeless in that it deals with relationships, humour and faith.
Father Tim can be a minister of any Christian denomination.
I purchased the large print edition for an elderly friend.
Her eye sight still prevents her from reading it,
but we are enjoying it together.
This is the first book in the series and we are both hooked -
'What will happen next in Mitford?'
Though it was written in 1994 the story is timeless in that it deals with relationships, humour and faith.
Father Tim can be a minister of any Christian denomination.
I purchased the large print edition for an elderly friend.
Her eye sight still prevents her from reading it,
but we are enjoying it together.
This is the first book in the series and we are both hooked -
'What will happen next in Mitford?'
By Joan Thomas
Format:Paperback
I've been interested in the reviews I've read, being in agreement with them most of the time. Those who complain about a lack of reality, etc., miss the point all together. There is enough so-called reality everywhere we turn. A reality of crudeness, selfishness, and disdain for anything gentle. Hooray for Jan Karon, and her wonderful world of Mitford. I have even missed my favorite TV shows (Law & Order, and CSI), for a few hours of delight in the pages of Mitford. Father Tim and all the rest have won my heart!
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One visit is more than enough
I agree with the negative reviews ... poorly written, boring, flat characters, utterly predictable and annoying. However, I also somewhat understand the appeal of this book. Read more
Published on Mar 28 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
A cozy mystery
At Home in Mitford is the first book in the Mitford series. It introduces you to the major characters (and quite a few minor ones) that Karon develops in the later Mitford books. Read more
Published on Mar 27 2004 by Kristi Lewandowski
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a pleasure!
What a pleasure this and all of Karon's books are! Pure delight with their Mayberryesque type settings. Read more
Published on Feb 19 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not exactly art
The popularity of the Mitford series only shows how far our taste and expectations have fallen.
If bestsellers like the Left Behind series are the benchmark, yeah, I guess this... Read more
Published on Feb 11 2004 by Mern
4.0 out of 5 stars
Charming escapism...if that's what you like.
Well, I've about Mitford for years from my friends, and I finally got to sit down and read the first one. Read more
Published on Feb 6 2004 by T. George
5.0 out of 5 stars
what a wonderful comforting story!
This is such a wonderful story. I never really thought how busy a clergy man's (or woman's) life is and how much they actually do in their chosen vocation. Read more
Published on Dec 7 2003 by "truthandjustice"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Finally came to Mitford by the Moosepath!
I was looking for something to read after being charmed and entertained by Van Reid's Moosepath League novels. My sister, who loves the Moosepath books too, suggested Jan Karon. Read more
Published on Nov 12 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gentle and charming
This is a simple, charming book which I thought at first was going to be too goody-goody for words but which I found to be nothing of the kind. Read more
Published on Nov 1 2003 by Beverley Strong
4.0 out of 5 stars
At Home In Mitford
Loved the characters!
Published on Sep 10 2003
4.0 out of 5 stars
I cannot believe just how charmed I was by this story.
I bought the book on a whim at Half Price Books. I saw the work "rector" on the first page and groaned. Very agnostic by nature, I had to push myself to keep going. Read more
Published on Aug 1 2003 by Deepa Athle
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