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The novel Jan Karon calls her "personal favorite".
Launched with a three-month stay on the New York Times hardcover bestseller list, In the Company of Others follows Father Tim Kavanagh-now retired from tending his flock-as he makes good on a promise to show his wife, Cynthia, the land of his Irish ancestors. In a charming fishing lodge in County Sligo, any hope for a peaceful sojourn is dashed by an intruder, a stolen painting, and a bitter family conflict dating back three generations. New and old fans alike will be riveted by this compelling tale of the desperate struggle to hide the truth at any cost and the powerful need to confess.
About the Author
Jan Karon, born Janice Meredith Wilson in the foothills of North Carolina, was named after the title of a popular novel, Janice Meredith.
Jan wrote her first novel at the age of ten. "The manuscript was written on Blue Horse notebook paper, and was, for good reason, kept hidden from my sister. When she found it, she discovered the one curse word I had, with pounding heart, included in someone's speech. For Pete's sake, hadn't Rhett Butler used that very same word and gotten away with it? After my grandmother's exceedingly focused reproof, I've written books without cussin' ever since."
Several years ago, Karon left a successful career in advertising to move to the mountain village of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, and write books. "I stepped out on faith to follow my lifelong dream of being an author," she says. "I made real sacrifices and took big risks. But living, it seems to me, is largely about risk."
Enthusiastic booksellers across the country have introduced readers of all ages to Karon's heartwarming books. At Home in Mitford, Karon's first book in the Mitford series, was nominated for an ABBY by the American Booksellers Association in 1996 and again in 1997. Bookstore owner, Shirley Sprinkle, says, "The Mitford Books have been our all-time fiction bestsellers since we went in business twenty-five years ago. We've sold 10,000 of Jan's books and don't see any end to the Mitford phenomenon."
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
In the Company of Others by Jan Karon,
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This review is from: In the Company of Others: A Father Tim Novel (Hardcover)
In the Company of Others by Jan Karon (Rated: C)ISBN: 978-0-670-02212-0 Viking Press Published October 30, 2010 Hardcover, 399 pages Reviewed by Sandra The unlikely protagonist is a 70-year-old retired Episcopalian priest named Tim. He and his 64-year-old wife of 8 years spend a vacation in Ireland, "getting in touch with his roots." While staying at a seemingly charming family-run fishing lodge they encounter a variety of harmless characters.....an idyllic vacation lies ahead. But.... an intruder appears in a bedroom, a valuable painting is stolen, the fishing lodge loses its charm and a mystery begins. At the heart of the story is the dysfunctional family who own the lodge. Each one has their own secrets and intrigues. "Father" Tim is at the helm trying to help them deal with their issues. Cynthia, too, is sympathetic to their challenges and when she finds a journal dating back to the 1800's, something in the journal helps to solve the mystery of the missing painting and more. The descriptions are creative. An example is "the water's surface was golden now, hammered by the afternoon sun. Bees droned in the flower beds; the trunks of the beeches convened like patient elephants." I could hear the Irish lilt in some of the dialogue and this made the story real for me. At one point someone says about prayer to God, "He wouldn't be after hearin' from me." Someone was "overly fond of the table." A nurse was "familiar with the backside of Gehenna." Biblical references and Yeats' poetry fill this bitter/sweet, slow-moving Irish tale that is essentially about the liberating power of confession, forgiveness, and redemption. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a story with a happy ending.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jan Karon's Book 2 in the Father Tim series,
By Clean Jean (ON CANADA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: In the Company of Others: A Father Tim Novel (Hardcover)
Finally I was able to purchase Book 2 after eagerly awaiting its release and having loved Book 1 so much. Jan Karon does not disappoint and I have given both Books 1 and 2 as gifts to others. For anyone interested in genealogy, especially Irish genealogy, this book will be greatly enjoyed. Now I am hoping Book 3 is in the works!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Warm, Familiar!,
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This review is from: In the Company of Others: A Father Tim Novel (Paperback)
Loved to dive back into new adventures with old, familiar, and well-loved characters. Well crafted story...not quite as good as the first Father Tim novel, but definitely worth reading.
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