In This Mountain

Jan Karon

Apr 2003 · A Mitford Novel Book 7 · Sold by Penguin

About this eBook

In her seventh inspirational novel in the bestselling Mitford series, Jan Karon delivers surprises of every kind, including the return of the man in the attic and an ending that no one in Mitford will ever forget.

In the little town that’s home-away-from-home to millions of readers, life hums along as usual. Dooley looks toward his career as a vet; Joe Ivey and Fancy Skinner fight a haircut price war that takes no prisoners; and Percy steps out on a limb with a risky new menu item at the Main Street Grill.

Though Father Tim dislikes change, he dislikes retirement even more. As he and Cynthia gear up for a year-long ministry across the state line, a series of events sends shock waves through his faith—and the whole town of Mitford.

Ratings and reviews

"Fear knocked. Faith answered. No one was there" This is the seventh novel in the series, and reflects, in part, the hopeless/hopefulness many had soon after 9/11. What starts out as a challenge for Father TIm, Cynthia and the ratag Mitford bunch reminds us again and again that G-d is in the details as age and illness creep up on many of these well loved characters. Tim's diabetes makes a rip roaring appearance and weaves in and out of the whole story. However, things are changing: new priest, new pastors, and old returning characters for good and not so good. Will another Barlowe be found? WHat's up with Uncle Billy? Will Tim and Cynthia be apart? What about Dooley and Lace? I simply love these books and I try hard not to add spoilers to the mix. This book, like most good things takes it's time as if we were walking down Main St in Mitford. Perhaps we'll see you there next. Highly Recommended 5/5

I really enjoy this series.

Great read

About the author

Jan Karon is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fourteen novels in the Mitford series, featuring Episcopal priest Father Tim Kavanagh. She has authored twelve other books, including Jan Karon's Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader, and several titles for children. Jan lives in Virginia near the World Heritage site of Jefferson's Monticello.