When Father Tim retires, he agrees to serve as interim minister of a small church on Whitecap Island. He and his wife, Cynthia, soon find that Whitecap has its own unforgettable characters: a church organist with a mysterious past; a lovelorn bachelor placing personal ads; a mother battling paralyzing depression. In this fifth novel of the beloved Mitford series, fans old and new will discover that a trip to Mitford "and" Whitecap is twice as good for the soul.

A New Song is the fifth book in The Mitford Years series by Jan Karon. This heartwarming novel follows the story of the beloved characters in the small town of Mitford. In A New Song, readers will join Father Tim and his wife Cynthia as they embark on a new adventure. With Jan Karon's signature storytelling and charming characters, this book is sure to captivate fans of the series and new readers alike.