At Home in Mitford

A Novel

By: Jan Karon

Narrated by: John McDonough

Length: 19 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

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 60 years old.

Suddenly, Father Tim gets more than he bargained for. And readers get a rich, provincial comedy in which mysteries and miracles abound.

Don't miss out on the rest of Father Tim's adventures in Mitford.

©1994 Jan Karon (P)1996 Recorded Books, LLC All rights reserved

I highly recommend this version of at home in Mitford, with a John McDonough!!

This is one of the best books, written, and audible, I have ever read!! I highly recommend it!

Twists and Turns

I loved how the author had so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming. The first time I attempted to read this book I felt it was to slow, at that time I didn't appreciate the pace. At this point in my life I really enjoyed getting to know the characters so well. I want to visit this small village and personally meet these people. Since that just isn't possible I'll just have to get the next book to devour!

Engaging & Humorous

I loved this story! The narrator and oration were engaging and entertaining. The storyline pulled me in to the point of disappointment when it ended. I wanted more! The bits of humor kept me giggling and I fell in love with each and every character, especially Father Tim! While moments of poignancy brought tears to my eyes. The scene with the stranger crying out “God are you up there?” And Father Tim’s response touched me deeply…as it did someone else in the story! ❤️

You wish you lived there and knew these people

The Mitford Series books are those I want to read over and over. I'd give each in the series 10 stars if possible. I love them because it's like reading about old friends and 'going home', even if you never had a home like that, you'd want one. The stories are funny, some suspense, mystery and everything else a good book has. You can get lost in them and feel like you are right there in Mitford. And, for some reason, while reading these books, they give you a comforting and peaceful feeling...I just feel good when reading them and after reading them. These people are ones you want to know and hope really exist someplace, somewhere. I'd recommend them to anyone who loves reading about small town life, feeling you know the people you're reading about, and like the comfort you can get when reading a good book. I just LOVE the series.

Narrator is slow

The Mitford books are some of my all time favorite books so I thought I'd introduce my husband to them on one of our many rides from Maryland to Georgia to see his parents. The narrator read so slowly it almost put me to sleep at points. Other than that, the story in the first book is a bit slow too but by the end, you are totally involved in the lives of the characters.

feel good book

Great to listen to if you feel overwhelmed and need purging! It helps to know about the Episcopal Church litany.

Watching from a Porch with Iced Tea

This book is wonderful in that I feel like I'm sitting on a good ole Southern wrap around porch drinking Sweet Tea and watching the life of these town members go by. The only problem is the book is so relaxing, I can't listen to it while driving or trying to work because I end up day dreaming and too relaxed to concentrate. A very good book to listen to when you have the time to sit and listen to life go by.

Christian Faith in daily living

I love the model of Father Tim as he nourishes his parish and also struggles with unforeseen and complicated personal problems. An uplifting model with real life errors and temptations. This story makes me see grace in action. It gives me a more forgiving spirit.

Absolutely Superior!!!!

This is going on the 4th time I have listened to this entire series. I have never done this in my entire life with any other series. I am now 70. John McDonough has the most soothing, most powerful and most beautiful voice in the world, as far as I’m concerned. The books that he doesn’t read in this series are listed as failures, as far as many are concerned. Thank God there are only two of them. I could write a book about his voice and the absolute variety of his impeccable characterizations. Do yourself a big favor and listen to this incredibly beautiful story, by the very gifted Jan Karon. She was so fortunate to have had this man bring such life to her characters.

The BEST series

Someone recommended this series to me. I did not want to read it because I thought it would be too sweet and not have real people. But I really love this series. I now recommend Jan Karon's book to others.