from foggidawn

The fourteenth entry in the long-running Mitford series. Mitford is as charming as ever, but increasingly alienated from the real world. I could nitpick several little details, but the overall experience is still unmitigated enjoyment. On one hand, I wouldn't mind reading as many books as Karon w...

from judyg54

A great series and a wonderful ending to this series. As the back cover states so well, "After twelve years of wrestling with the conflicts of retirement, Father Tim Kavanagh realizes he doesn't need a steady job to prove himself." He finds himself once again helping out the folks in Mitford, whi...

from sj1335

This was my first trip to the town Mitford and I was totally captivated. What a wonderful series and I'm so upset with myself for not reading them before. Better late than never, right? Father Tim Kavanagh is dealing with his retirement and his new health regime which is quite humorous. He's tryi...

from SarahGraceGrzy

Wow. Beautiful. I honestly don't know how to write a proper review for this book, so I don't think I will. Jan Karon's Mitford series as been the most influential piece of fiction on my life, both spiritual and otherwise. Period. I just have not words to describe the beauty, heartache, and raw em...

from SheilaDeeth

Readers of Jan Karon's Mitford novels will be at home again here, happy to be where they are in a new tale of familiar times, people and places. Characters age convincingly-pleasing for readers who also watch the passing years. Difficult situations grow toward natural and pleasing conclusions. He...