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At Home in Mitford/A Light in the Window/These High, Green Hills/Out to Canaan/A New Song/A Common Life (The Mitford Years 1-6)

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Wonderful Series
AT HOME IN MITFORD BOX SERIES
Absolutly Delightful!
You must read these books.
I now live in Mitford and can't wait until tomorrow

At Home in Mitford/A Light in the Window/These High, Green Hills/Out to Canaan/A New Song/A Common Life (The Mitford Years 1-6)
Jan Karon
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Binding: Paperback

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A Common Life (The Mitford Years #6)

ASIN: 0147717795

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Welcome to Mitford, North Carolina, the small mountain town at the center of Jan Karon's bestselling novels about rector Father Tim and the heartwarming cast of characters surrounding him. This boxed set includes paperback editions of the first four books in the series: At Home in Mitford, A Light in the Window, These High, Green Hills, and Out to Canaan.

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Readers everywhere have discovered Mitford is good for the soul. Peopled with a lovable cast of characters and filled with mysteries and miracles, Mitford has become one of the most memorable small towns in recent literature.

Boxed set includes:

At Home in Mitford
A Light in the Window
These High, Green Hills
Out to Canaan
A New Song
A Common Life

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Series.......2007-06-06

I have read this series myself and have given it several times as gifts. This purchase was a gift for my best friend. I previously gave it to my 102-year-old aunt, my mother and my neighbor. Everyone I know who has read these books, loves them.

AT HOME IN MITFORD BOX SERIES.......2007-06-01

THIS ORDER CAME VERY QUICKLY! IT WAS A VERY NICELY PACKAGED GIFT THAT I WAS PROUD TO GIVE. MOM WAS VERY HAPPY!

Absolutly Delightful!.......2007-05-07

This set of books set in Mitford are such a pleasure to read. Part way through you begin to feel like you, too, are a citizen of this wonderful town. Jan Karon sure can write! I would reccomend them highly.

You must read these books........2007-03-20

As a friend told me, you'll feel down when you realize you have no more "Mitford" books to read. I have read all I've ordered, and now must order the rest. Jan Karon is a gifted, talented writer. What a joy to read her books. A cut above the rest as far as writers are concerned.

I now live in Mitford and can't wait until tomorrow.......2007-03-09

What a wonderful way to remember folks who lived in the town where I was raised. And I wasn't raised in Mitford. Jan Karon, I thank you for making my two hour commute each work day such a wonderful delight.

At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years #1)

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At Home in Mitford
Good series
The Great Escape
A heart-warming, upbeat book you don't want to end!
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At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years #1)
Jan Karon
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 014025448X

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Father Tim, a cherished small-town rector, is the steadfast soldier in this beloved slice of life story set in an American village where the grass is still green, the pickets are still white, and the air still smells sweet. The rector's forthright secretary, Emma Garret, worries about her employer, as she sees past his Christian cheerfulness into his aching loneliness. Slowly but surely, the empty places in Father Tim's heart do get filled. First with a gangly stray dog, later with a seemingly stray boy, and finally with the realization that he is stumbling into love with his independent and Christian-wise next-door neighbor. Much more than a gentle love story, this is a homespun tale about a town of endearing characters-- including a mysterious jewel thief--who are as quirky and popular as those of Mayberry, R.F.D. --Gail Hudson

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Combining the stellar script-adaptation skills of award-winning writer Paul McCusker with the best-selling novel by Jan Karon, Radio Theatre's At Home in Mitford will leave listeners longing for more. Set in the charming village of Mitford, this book will delight listeners as it draws them into the life of Father Tim, an Episcopal rector who finds himself running on empty and longing for change. His bachelor existence is changed and enriched by a lovable cast of characters, including a stray dog, a lonely boy, and a comely neighbor.

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At Home in Mitford.......2007-06-10

This series is a wonderful "good old days" step back in time. Small town pastor interacting with many diverse characters -- laughter, tears, joy and heartache, as well as a 60-year-old pastor falling in love for the first time. A terrific read!

Good series.......2007-05-18

My Mom loved this series. She really enjoyed the book and thought it was humorous.

The Great Escape.......2007-04-10

I can think of several reasons why I shouldn't give this book five stars. It's a bit too sweet and sentimental--perhaps more than a bit. It preaches Christianity at the reader, but it is not the Christianity of angry causes; rather it is a Christianity of the gentle sort Jesus preached on the mountain. The town is idyllic, for the most part. Having lived in small towns, I know for certain that life there is not always without thorns. Mitford has thorns, but they are blunted.

So why then did I like the book? Because it was a journey to a nicer world, not a perfect world but a nicer one. One needs that from time to time. It was the Andy Griffith Show, with a dash of Lum 'n Abner and the novels of Joseph Lincoln, had he been born in the South rather than Cape Cod.

There is no central plot. Rather there are a number of connected stories or incidents. There is no grand resolution. We leave Father Tim on a dreaded plane, about to go to Ireland for a vacation ordered by his bishop. The characters are quite good for the most part, although I think Dooley, the boy, is not very realistic. But it is the atmosphere of Mitford, North Carolina that kept me reading late at night.

I know I shouldn't have liked this so much, but I confess I did. The bad part is that I now own eight more in the series and will be obliged to read them as well.

A heart-warming, upbeat book you don't want to end!.......2007-03-28

This book is delightful! It made me laugh, and it made me cry. The characters are memorable and realistic. Mitford is the quiet, picturesque place we'd all like to visit, and Jan Karon has given us a spiritual tonic and a wonderfully uplifting experience.

Reader's Voice.......2007-03-09

I am enjoying listening to the CDs. The story is pleasant to listen to and the characters delightful. I grew up in North Carolina and love the small village stories from my own childhood. I think this book is better to read than listen to unless there is a recording that uses a southern voice. No offense intended toward the wonderful reader here - he just does not sound like he comes from North Carolina!!

At Home in Mitford/A Light in the Window/These High, Green Hills (The Mitford Years 1-3)

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Volume 1-3: At Home in Mitford
Warm, engrossing stories of everyday life in a small town
Wonderful place to visit!!!
Please don't stop this woderful series!
COULDN'T WAIT TO FINISH THE SERIES

At Home in Mitford/A Light in the Window/These High, Green Hills (The Mitford Years 1-3)
Jan Karon
Manufacturer: Penguin
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Binding: Paperback

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In This Mountain (The Mitford Years #7)

ASIN: 0147712033

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Volume 1-3: At Home in Mitford.......2007-02-17

Upon recommendation of the a church librarian, we gave these books to my aunt in Texas. She has enjoyed reading them and appreciated their humor and the real life presentation. She thought they were great and is interested in others from the Mitford series.

Warm, engrossing stories of everyday life in a small town.......1999-11-16

The Mitford books are the most wonderful heart-felt adventures in small town living. The characters are real, their real-life problems and victories speak to all of us, and the feel of goodness and Christian faith stay with you long after the books are finished. Unforgettable! I wish Father Tim were the rector in our parish...

Wonderful place to visit!!!.......1999-09-06

The style of writing in this book transports you there!! I feel like I know these people after reading this series! Maybe because there is a little bit of all of these characters in each of us or we at least know someone like them!!! I look forward to all the Mitford books. Wholesome, fun, and easy to read!!

Please don't stop this woderful series!.......1999-05-31

I didn't think it was possible however, the second installment of the Mitford Series was just as warm, wonderful and cozy as the first! At last, it is such a pleasure to read a series of books dedicated to mature love with decency and something left to one's imagaination. I cannot thank Ms. Karon enough for bravely showing the timeliness and gentleness of what the gift of patience brings to those whose choose to wait on God and to wait for the other person to learn about themselves so that they may into share that knowledge in learning to love someone to include them in their life in marriage!

The literary world has been in need of such a refreshing style and gentleness of touch. That you again, Ms. Karon for giving us back love, respect and commitment.

God's blessings on this and all your future endeavors!

COULDN'T WAIT TO FINISH THE SERIES.......1999-03-22

The Mitford years was my first experience with audio books. I have listened to several since and I can honestly say, it is by far the best ever. I rate it a big 10. I have shared it with several friends and they also agree The Mitford series is the best. I'm anxious to find out if the author has a sequel.

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First in the Charming Mitford Series

At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years #1)
Jan Karon
Manufacturer: Doubleday Direct Large Print
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

A Light in the Window (The Mitford Years #2)
These High, Green Hills (The Mitford Years #3)
In This Mountain (The Mitford Years #7)
Shepherds Abiding (The Mitford Years #8)
Out to Canaan (The Mitford Years #4)

ASIN: 1568653476

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novel

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First in the Charming Mitford Series.......2006-10-25

In the 1st book in the Mitford series, we are introduced to Father Tim, a kindly rector who is overworked, overwhelmed, and is thinking of leaving his town parish in Mitford, North Carolina. He doesn't eat right, exercises only in his walks around town (he gave up his car for Lent 9-years-ago), and will not take a vacation. Being called the "portly priest" embarrasses him, but it is not until he discovers that he has diabetes does he make major changes to his life. Cutting out his beloved Little Debbie snack cakes, jogging three days a week, and finding house-help does much to improve Father Tim's physical health. But his mental health still suffers from his lack of time to relax. And several events that happen to Father Tim over the course of this lovely story initially only add to his frustration and fatigue.

First, he becomes adopted by a huge, furry dog that he names Barnabas, and quickly learns that the large dog is controlled only by the bellowing of scripture. He then takes in an orphaned boy, whose alcoholic mother decided to "get rid of" all of her five children. The boy, Dooley Barlowe, goes to stay with his grandpa, and when he becomes gravelly ill, Father Tim steps in to care for the boy full time. One of Father Tim's closest friends becomes romantically involved with a dying woman after the recent death of his wife, and Father Tim worries about the heartache that his friend will feel when he loses another loved one. And, after over sixty years of living alone, Father Tim discovers a romantic stirring in his own heart over his new neighbor, Cynthia Coppersmith. In the end, Father Tim realizes that all of these things have been a big blessing in his life, and that the Lord does indeed have big plans for himself and his cherished home in Mitford.

Taking a break from the cozy mysteries that I normally read, I was looking for a series that both my mother and I might enjoy. Based on the many glowing recommendations that I found, I picked up a copy of the books on tape for both of us. We both loved this charming and lovely book! As other reviewers have mentioned, the book grew on me the longer that I listened to it. It took awhile for the story to unfold, and for the characters and setting to become real to me. But after that...I found myself unable to read anything else, or stop myself from listening to the tapes! My mind kept drifting off to Mitford, wondering what Father Tim was doing, or if he would finally express his interest in Cynthia. I laughed, I cried, and at times I yelled at the cassette player. Father Tim can be exasperating at times...he won't take a break, and he bumbles his way around a romance with Cynthia. But, he is also kind, gentle, devout to Christ, and selfless...all of the things that make him such a rich, charming character. I can't say enough about this wonderful series...except that I was more content and felt more blessed in my own life after listening to it.

The next book in the series is called "A Light in the Window". Enjoy!

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At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years #1)
Jan Karon
Manufacturer: Thorndike Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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S, Kemp on Devonshir's Chatsworth
ENGLISH BEAUTY
One of the most perfect 'Country House' books ever
To the Manor Born......

Chatsworth: The House
Deborah Devonshir
Manufacturer: Frances Lincoln
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0711216754

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S, Kemp on Devonshir's Chatsworth.......2007-06-08

If you saw the Chatsworth exhibit which visited the Tyler, Texas museum, you will find this book greatly enhances your perspective. Although my daughter bought me the DVD from the exhibit, this book gave me much more indepth. I highly recommend it and, as always, Amazon has the very best price!!

ENGLISH BEAUTY.......2006-03-11

This is may not be the largest of the great English estates, but I'm not sure there is one more beautiful or better realized. This house is a stunner and what makes this book all the more interesting is that one of the authors is the duchess herself. This images are wonderful, they are crisp and vivid. It is said that Jane Austen considered this the most beautiful house in England and thumbing through this book it's hard to argue. Really a beautiful book perfectly realized.

One of the most perfect 'Country House' books ever.......2005-08-20

There is no shortage of books on English country houses, but books dedicated in their totality to one single house are surprisingly rare (and those that do exist do not necessarily cover the most obvious houses - there are books on Tyntesfield, Clouds, and Waddesdon Manor, but none on Blenheim Palace, Wilton House or Castle Howard. A book on Holkham Hall is in the making, though). Some books that discuss a greater number of houses are quite excellent (e.g., Great Houses of England and Wales by Hugh Montgomery-Massingbird), but it is hard not to feel shortchanged when a house as rich as Chatsworth is delt with in just a handful of pages. Here is the better alternative. I have collected a great many books on english country house history over the years, but this is certainly one of the most beautiful and satisfying of them all. Everything about it is right.
Chatsworth was already a tourist magnet in Jane Austen's days, and very much remains so today. Sequestered in its gorgeous green valley, it is the quintessential 'great house' in the quintessential English landscape. This book must be the next best thing to an actual visit; in fact, in some ways it may be better, for how many visitors enjoy the pleasure of being shown around by the Duchess of Devonshire herself? And a pleasure it is. The texts are immediately involving, due to their well-balanced mix of (art)history, anecdote, wit and personal recollections and reflections. Family, staff, and visitors all feature in the biography of a place that is very much alive, even though its maintenance poses daunting challenges. Never pompous, the lively, at times delightfully tongue-in-cheek style of the Duchess's writing betrays that she stems from a literary family (she is the sister of Nancy Mitford). Her undisguised great love of the place adds yet more charm.
The other glory, of course, is Simon Upton's photography, which is simply dazzling. All rooms of interest, both in the public route and the private appartments of the Devonshires, are illustrated in large, full colour images, as well as many decorative details, paintings, and several 'downstairs' spaces. In all, they provide fascinating insight into the workings and riches of a very large house like this one. Be aware, though, that the book details the interior only. For views of the house and the gardens you will have to get the equally alluring 'The Gardens at Chatsworth' by the same author (and as I gather, a book about the estate as a whole is forthcoming, so Chatsworthites can rejoice....).

To the Manor Born.............2002-11-13

Fabulous and delightful. A wonderful book with terrific pictures. The Duchess writes with wit and charm. I find this book a delight to pick up and just browse and enjoy. A objective but candid look at living in and maintaining a national and family treasure (not to mention coping with a couple of centuries of collecting and interior decorating!).

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At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years #1)
Jan Karon
Manufacturer: Penguin Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

At Home in Mitford: The Mitford Years, Book 1 (Unabridged)

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At Home in Mitford: The Mitford Years, Book 1 (Unabridged)
Jan Karon
Manufacturer: audible.com
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Binding: Audio Download

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The House
Deborah Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
Manufacturer: Papermac
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At Home In Mitford - The Mitford Years - The First Novel In The Beloved Mitford Series

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At Home In Mitford - The Mitford Years - The First Novel In The Beloved Mitford Series
Jan Karon
Manufacturer: Penguin Books
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Binding: Paperback

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