After being reminded by a friend that this series is delightfully like "curling up with a cup of tea," I realized that the whole series is missing from my Goodreads list. It's been quite a while since I've read this book, so I'm just guessing on the date. I won't rate it, because the details are fuzzy, but I loved this series. Don't pick it up if you're looking for something exceptionally deep or literary. It's just a warm-hearted and good series with characters striving to learn and do what it right.

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This second book in the series has more plot and less proselytizing.

Still, there is the tiring trope of the absent minded rector not seeing that
his cousin is stealing from him as did the Attic Man in his church.

Also readers may hope hthat he becomes less timid and more taking action when needed. ( )

not a book club book ( )

Mitford is one of those small towns where everyone knows everyone else. If you grew up in a small town, you probably know people just like these. The book is set in a peaceful past; I suspect the snows of 1960 might have influenced the snows in this book.

The 60-year-old Father Tim has much to learn from his parishioners and friends in this installment. His neighbor, Cynthia, also has much to teach. And Cousin Meg from Ireland ... let's just say she has much to teach as well.

This book really had me empathizing with Father Tim and Cynthia. I understand how hard it is to finally fall in love when you are older. So I read to see the thoughts of two kind people who care for each other but are perhaps set in their ways.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the people portrayed. In trying times, this book was a balm to my spirit. As the book focuses on Father Tim, it isn't surprising Christianity is interwoven in the story.

I strongly suggest that a reader starts at the beginning of the series (At Home in Mitford) so that the reader experiences the whole story and enjoys the book as the story grows with the characters. ( )