A companion to the best-selling series provides a character listing, trivia, and other material for fans, in an illustrated volume that also includes author essays on such topics as her life as a writer and her grandmother's secrets to good health.

A treasury of favorite Mitford moments, author reflections on the bestselling series, and more, much more.

I know the plans I have for you -- The town of Mitford -- Making Mitford real -- Blessings at mealtime -- Gathering around the table -- The quintessential Mitford menu: digging in -- The right ingredients -- Calling home: prayer -- Going and telling: the life of a faithful priest -- One small verse: scripture quotes -- Popular questions from gentle readers -- The common good: special events -- Someone to say "bless you" -- The postman's knock: the letters -- Once upon a time -- Healing the broken heart: the sermons -- How Mitford got out there -- A cheerful heart: Uncle Billy's jokes -- A useful tool: the seasons -- Fun for the whole family -- Mitford trivia -- Mitford crossword puzzle -- Reading aloud: the gift of gifts -- Oops! Bloopers in Mitford and how they got there -- Cast of characters -- The very thing -- Where did they all come from, anyway? -- Waste not, want not: the Father Tim novels -- The almost complete, only somewhat partially abridged scoop on the Mitford years series, and your author, Jan Karon.