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The first novel in #1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon’s beloved series set in America’s favorite small town: Mitford. It's easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable. Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now, stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's sixty years old. Suddenly, Father Tim gets more than he bargained for. And readers get a rich comedy about ordinary people and their ordinary lives.
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12 primary booksMitford Years is a 12-book series with 12 primary works first released in 1985 with contributions by Jan Karon.
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I absolutely loved the world the author created, although it's not a different planet but “just” a small American town.
Years ago, I got this from the library and loved the colorful hometown of Mitford. I had to return it before I had time to finish it, though, This year I finally got my own copy and devoured it in less than 24 hours. Best of all, the author's note in the front says there's a real city where some of these stories really happened. I loved my first visit to Mitford and am eager to read the next book.
Content: moderately frequent profanity, including from the rector.