by Jan Karon
Part of Mitford Years, book 6
First published 2002
Father Tim Kavanagh stands at the altar of Lord's Chapel, waiting to marry Cynthia Coppersmith in front of the entire town of Mitford. The small church holds barely two hundred people, but everyone who matters has gathered for this long-awaited celebration. Will the nervous rector manage to get through his vows without falling apart? Can Cynthia arrive on time? The whole community pitches in to make the day perfect, from arranging flowers to baking the wedding cake. Uncle Billy hopes his prayers for a good joke will be answered before the reception begins. Dooley Barlowe, Miss Sadie, Louella, Emma Newland, and the mayor all play their parts in this joyful occasion. The sixth Mitford novel takes readers back in time to witness the most cherished event in the small town's recent history, celebrating the union of two beloved characters and the community that surrounds them with laughter, hope, and love.
Genres: family, romance, christian-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: cozy, emotional, intimate
Tropes: community, found-family
Setting: Mitford, Lord's Chapel
Period: Recent History
186 pages · Paperback · Penguin Books