000 01248nam a2200181 4500
010 _a00062076
020 _a9780143114390
024 _a223803974
050 _aTR681.H65 D45
082 _a779
100 1 _aJan Karon
245 1 _aHome to Holly Springs (Father Tim, Book 1)
260 _bPenguin Group
_c2008
300 _a355 pages
520 _aReaders of the nine bestselling Mitford novels have been captivated by Jan Karon?s ?gift for illuminating the struggles that creep into everyday lives?along with a vividly imagined world? (People). Millions have relished the story of the bookish and big-hearted Episcopal priest and the fullness of his seemingly ordinary life. Now, in the first novels of a new series, Jan Karon enchants us with the story of the newly retired priest?s spur-of-the-moment adventure. For the first time in decades, Father Tim returns to his birthplace, Holly Springs, Mississippi, in response to a mysterious, unsigned note saying simply: ?Come home.? A story of long-buried secrets, forgiveness, and the wonder of discovering new people, places, and depth of feeling, Home to Holly Springs will enthrall new readers and longtime fans alike.
650 _aAdult Relationships; Realistic Fiction
999 _c18424
_d18424