Chapter Forty-Four: The Mitford Series, The Father Tim Series

Let me begin by saying that I just love these series of books, which are so related to each other that I'm writing about them in one post.  Both series follow the adventures of Father Tim, a middle-aged to elderly Episcopalian priest and his life and work in the hamlet of Mitford, North Carolina (and occasionally his adventures as he travels elsewhere, either for work or pleasure).  The plot is rather thin on the ground in these books, focusing as they do on one man's everyday life; however, this does not make the books any less enjoyable in my eyes.  I definitely wouldn't recommend it if you want fast-paced or intense reading: these books are, however, light reading at their best.  The characters are realistic and delightful; it is the characters that keep me reading this series.  It's a fun, light read.