• At Home in Mitford

  • The Mitford Years, Book 1
  • By: Jan Karon
  • Narrated by: Jan Karon
  • Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (186 ratings)

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At Home in Mitford

By: Jan Karon
Narrated by: Jan Karon
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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 listeners get a rich comedy about ordinary people and their ordinary lives.
Don't miss out on the rest of Father Tim's adventures in Mitford.
©1997 Jan Karon (P)1998 Penguin Audiobooks

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Absolutely wonderful!!!!

One of my favorite books of all time!!! & having it read by Ms. Karon, what a treat!!!!!!!

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Abridged version lacking

Having read the book, abridged makes it all facts, not much heart or character development

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love father Tim a small town story

I really enjoyed hearing this read by the author to get the true accent of the region.

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Love the reading as much as the book

Such a easy listening to book. The author is the perfect narrator as her tone, pace and inflection match the words to the book delightfully.

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Wonderfully entertaining

I am on book 4. I am amazed at how wonderful Jan Karon reads her own books. She is an awesome narrator. My children, 6 and 7, are even getting into them. Thank you, Jan, for making this. I actually look forward to remodeling now, because it is when I can listen to these books!

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Inspiring and uplifting

This inspiring and uplifting story introduces that you to a special person and all the unique and colorful people in his life. A good start to what I believe will be an excellent series of heartwarming books. I look forward to hearing more.

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I didn't realize it was abridged.

I really like the series and was excited to have the opportunity to hear the author narrative. I was extremely disappointed that the bare bones of the book were so sparce and the wonderful details and a good deal of the essence of the take were omitted. Please do a better job of letting customers know that they are only receiving a stingy sample of the actual book.

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Such a great series

I just love this series! I love reading about Father Tim and all the characters. Jan Karon has done such a wonderful job bringing it all together. This is a series I never tire of reading over and over

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Comforting cozy read.

Good character development
Excellent uplifting stories. Spiritual but not preachy. Animals and country eccentrics featured.

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my all-time favorite book series.

I try to read through this every year, but this year I decided to enjoy it on audible. wonderful!

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