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The Mitford Bedside Companion offers devoted readers a treasure trove of material from Jan Karon’s popular Mitford Years series. Inside are essays by the author, a list of characters, a crossword puzzle, and a glossy insert of family photographs and early drawings that depict life in the imaginary town of Mitford. Featured scenes and quotes from Karon’s novels are highlighted, along with personal reflections on writing, health, and family traditions. This beautifully illustrated keepsake invites fans to revisit favorite moments and deepen their connection to the Mitford universe.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Jan Karon
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