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In the fifth book of the Mitford series, long‑time Episcopal priest Father Tim Pritchard retires from his role in the quiet town of Mitford, but the call of duty brings him to Whitecap Island. As interim minister, he and his wife Cynthia encounter a colorful mix of characters—a church organist with a mysterious past, a lovelorn bachelor putting out personal ads, and a mother battling severe depression. Amid these new adventures, the siblings and their lingering ties to Mitford keep the rhythms of their former community alive, reminding readers that a journey between the two locales is vibrant for both spirit and heart.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Jan Karon
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