In the Company of Others

A Father Tim Novel

By: Jan Karon

Narrated by: Erik Singer

Length: 13 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

Follow Father Tim and Cynthia on their journey to research his Kavanagh ancestry in the Irish countryside.

Vacation - the very word has been foreign to Episcopal priest Tim Kavanagh. Now retired from tending his flock in the village of Mitford, he is making good on a promise to show his wife, Cynthia, the charming land of his Irish ancestors. But after arriving at a Lough Arrow fishing lodge in the midst of a torrential downpour, the charm disappears.

They find their holiday upended by an intruder, a treasured painting is stolen from the lodge, and a family conflict dating back nearly a century turns even more bitter. As three generations struggle to find deliverance from the crucifying power of secrets, Tim and Cynthia stumble upon a faded journal that might just explain the crime - and offer a chance at redemption.

©2010 Jan Karon (P)2010 Penguin Audio

Always the best

In The Company Of Others is an inspiring book written by Jan Karon. It is part of the Mitford series and, like all the others in this series is a joy to read or listen to. The author's writing skills are top notch and her creation of the town of Mitford and all its wonderful inhabitants a real blessing.

Please, Jan Karon, keep up the good work.

Good read

As always enjoy the busy and changing lives of father Tim and wife Cynthia. A change of scene as they travel to Ireland, Cynthia her new talrny

Great narration with a really good Irish accent!

Different from the Mitford series. I found this father Tim to be more interesting and complex. The Irish folk in this tale will be friends in my head for life. Thank you Jan Karon! Well done!

A Departure from Mitford

This book, and Home to Holly Springs, were originally intended as a part of a different series based on beloved characters (Fr. Tim and Cynthia) from Mitford. Mitford stories are always upbeat and make you feel safe. Fr. Tim stories take you through an emotional wringer. Spurgeon once said that "Many people owe the grandeur of their lives to their tremendous difficulties." This is true for Fr. Tim. Karon pulls him out of his happy place yet again and this time Cynthia is along for the trip. It is a #GutWrenching read, but for me it was well worth it. The #spiritualgoldnuggets in this book really helped me. I found it particularly helpful that I was listening to the book because I would have struggled with the Irish dialect and words that this book contains. The Fr. Tim books have different narrators than the rest of the series. Some are bothered by that. It took getting accustomed to, but it didn't detract from the story for me, in the least. I'm glad Jan Karon delved into these darker themes with Fr. Tim and Cynthia. It makes the Light that much more beautiful. #tagsgiving #sweepstakes

Missing McDonough

Beautiful story! But so much is lost without John McDonough’s impeccable narration. The Irish music was a welcomed addition.

Love Father Tim

Jan Karon delivers again, nice easy read lovely story as always. Always nice to visit Father Tim again.

Great story, great reader!

I loved the story-within-a-story. Jan Karon is an excellent author and although I don't really care for the man who narrates, he did very well with the brogue.

In the Company

not my favorite. the reading of the old book lost my interest. I skipped a bit of those until closer to the end when they seemed more important. otherwise, the characters were wonderful and I enjoyed it thoroughly!

Worth it

Many have missed John McDonough & felt like the audio books have lost the appeal. I also loved his voice & am so grateful for his commitment to this series. What a gift!! That said, the story stands wonderfully within the realm of Mitford blessings & I encourage you to give Erik Singer a chance. Imagine how it must feel to him, trying to fill Mr McDonough 's shoes

Lovely audio version

I really enjoyed the performance with the Irish accent. It’s gave the feel of being in Ireland.