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My Beloved: A Mitford Novel

by Jan Karon

A Christmas letter draws Mitford together

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    Jan Karon, #1 New York Times bestselling author

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A Christmas letter draws Mitford together

When Father Tim’s private Christmas wish reaches his neighbors, the letter becomes a thread linking several lives: Helene’s long-avoided feelings, bookseller Hope’s difficult longing, and Cynthia’s account of how a brush with death shaped her marriage. Other strands include an important letter for Harley, a lesson prompted by heartbreak for the Old Mayor, and the anticipated appearance of Sadie. The novel’s structure brings these character-focused stories into one Mitford season, with a private expression of love at its center and the village community around it.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers who enjoy returning to the characters and community of the Mitford novels.
  • Readers interested in family life, marriage, friendship, and intertwined village stories.
  • Jan Karon readers looking for a new installment featuring Father Tim, Cynthia, and other familiar characters.

Themes

Love and private feelingsMarriage and family lifeHeartbreak and personal lessonsCommunity and connection

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Book overview

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon gives her beloved fans what they want for Christmas: a new Mitford novel.

"Jan Karon is a national treasure. Prepare to laugh, cry and fall in love...The heartwarming gift we all need." --Fannie Flagg, New York Times bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe


When Father Tim's wife, Cynthia, asks what he wants for Christmas, he pens the answer in a love letter that bares his most private feelings. Then the letter goes missing and circulates among his astonished neighbors. So much for private.

Can a letter change a life? Ask Helene, the piano teacher who has avoided her feelings for a lifetime. Ask Hope, the village bookseller who desperately needs something that's impossibly out of reach. Or, if you'd like to know how a brush with death can be the portal to a happy marriage, Cynthia will tell you all about it.

In My Beloved, Harley gets an important letter of his own; a broken heart teaches the Old Mayor, Esther Cunningham, a lesson long in coming; and thanks to Lace and Dooley, readers get what they've been waiting for: Sadie.

Poignant, hilarious, and life-affirming, My Beloved sets a generous table for millions of readers who love these characters like family. With Karon's signature humanity shining through on every page, this is a season of life in Mitford you won't want to miss.
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