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by Jan Karon (Author) "Serious thinking and crossing the street, he once said, shouldn't be attempted simultaneously ..." (more)
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A Light in the Window is the second installment in this enormously popular series about a small-town rector, Father Tim, and the heartwarming cast of characters surrounding him. This time Father Tim, a lifelong bachelor, finds his heart distracted by his free-spirited neighbor Cynthia, but his stomach and the rectory cash box are distracted by Edith, a wealthy widow who is wooing the rector with love potion casseroles. At every turn, including when a brooding Irish cousin decides to move in, Father Tim must decide whether he will practice what he preaches.

Fans of the series say they long to buy real estate in Mitford, just so they can live next door to these funny and endearing characters and feel the embrace of such a loving community. But what author Jan Karon probably knows, and many readers are starting to figure out, is that the integrity and solid Christian values that these characters possess can be found in just about every neighborhood, and with inspiration like this book, anyone can build their own Mitford community. --Gail Hudson --This text refers to the Paperback edition.



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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars FAMILIARITY BREEDS PLEASURE, Nov 11 2006
By Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Light In The Window Unabridged Compact Disc (Audio CD)


John McDonough is Father Tim. He has narrated all of the Mitford series books and is a treasure. As many know, quite often the scenes center on his fictional church or the choir. A veteran of the Glimmerglass Opera Company, he sings the hymns himself which is an extra treat for listeners. When one voice actor has read all of the titles in a series, that performer has created a strong connection to listeners. Thus, just as listening to another story of Mitford is enhanced by its familiarity so hearing John McDonough's narration stirs feelings of comfort and recognition.

McDonough describes his first reading of a book as being " like the first listening of a piece of music." "You have to be completely free," he said. . "As you read and think about the piece, you hear voices, and it starts to take on life."

How fortunate for all of us!

In this, the second installment of the popular series, Father Tim has just returned from a vacation - his first in over a dozen years. While he enjoyed the respite he is a bit anxious to come home and see his neighbor, Cynthia Coppersmith, a woman with whom he thought he had an understanding. He's perplexed by what he perceives as her coolness and a bit agitated when a widow in his congregation sets her sights on him.

The church has undertaken the building of a care center and an unexpected visitor arrives, evidently for an extended stay.

Life goes on in Mitford as listeners renew acquaintances with some of the townspeople and once again are charmed by the fictional community.

- Gail Cooke
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very special book, April 21 2006
This review is from: A Light In The Window (Paperback)
This is an intelligent, compassionate story that completely engaged me. I love the town of Mitford and the real people who live there. It's both uplifting and realistic -- sommething that's not seen very often. Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Light In The Window (The Mitford Years), May 29 2004
By Cornwoman (Mesa, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mitford Years Light In The Window (Paperback)
I must confess that I had seen the Mitford series of books in the stores and never even picked one up. So it wasn't until I received the first book in the series as a gift that I discovered what a treasure this series of books are! After reading the first one, I could hardly wait to read the second....third...etc, and I wasn't disappointed. If you're looking for the action and high drama of something like the Left Behind series or a John Grisham novel, this may not be to your taste. But it has a sweet, gentle and wonderful quality to it that makes you not only like the characters, but to love them as well. There *is* action and drama, but it has a gentleness and "next-door neighborly-ness" that makes it so easy to relate to. My only disappointment is that I have read all of the books in the series, and given them to others to enjoy so I can't go "visit" the characters in them again!
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5.0 out of 5 stars better than the first book
I liked this one better than the first book, At Home in Mitford. The story lines in this book seemed more compelling, more interesting. Read more
Published on April 30 2003 by C. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars Mitford is Like Coming Home!
In this continuing book, (sequel), of At Home in Mitford, Father Tim's attractive neighbor Cyhthia Coppersmith is at his door, pursuing Father Tim with hot casseroles. Read more
Published on Dec 12 2002 by J. Kirkman

4.0 out of 5 stars Returning to small-town heaven
Jan Karon's second tale of Mitford is not quite as good as her first. Her characters don't display as many of those little quirks in their personalities and as much of that... Read more
Published on Nov 3 2002 by William Sugarman

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great trip to Mitford
It had been over a year since I read the first Mitford book, so I figured it was time to take another visit. Read more
Published on Jun 20 2002 by Dianna Johnston

3.0 out of 5 stars A Visit to a Charming Town. Strong Christian Themes
The Mitford Series is a collection of incredibly simple books about small town life. Told from the point of view of a preacher in a mythical town in the hills of North Carolina... Read more
Published on May 4 2002 by a-

3.0 out of 5 stars A Visit to a Charming Town. Strong Christian Themes
The Mitford Series is a collection of incredibly simple books about small town life. Told from the point of view of a preacher in a mythical town in the hills of North Carolina... Read more
Published on May 4 2002 by a-

5.0 out of 5 stars A Feel Good Book with a Lesson
Sometimes trilogies are trying. The first book has to have an ending but not so much of one that the reader won't want to follow the characters they have learned to know on to the... Read more
Published on Mar 8 2002 by Carolyn Howard-Johnson

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing
After reading the reviews, I was hoping for a really nice, light read. I found the two main characters in the story to be very self indulgent and whiny. Read more
Published on Jun 21 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars just as good as the first
A Light in the Window is the second book of the Mitford series. Sometimes sequels are never as good as the original, but in this case, the second book was just as delightful as... Read more
Published on Jun 18 2001 by ztaspears

5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
These series are simple, light, enjoyable entertainment! Coming from a small town, it is quite easy to relate. Karon writes in such detail. Read more
Published on May 28 2001

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