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Her courage and her heart will be tested in ways she never expected...Beth Thatcher has spent her entire life in the safe, comfortable world of her family, her friends, and the social outings her father's wealth provides. But Beth is about to leave it all behind to accept a teaching position in the rugged foothills of western Canada. Inspired by her aunt Elizabeth, who went west to teach school several years ago, and gently encouraged by her father, Beth resolves to put her trust in God and bravely face any challenge that comes her way. But the conditions in Coal Valley are even worse than she'd feared. A recent mining accident has left the town grieving and at the mercy of the mining company. The children have had very little prior education, and many of the locals don't even speak English. There isn't even a proper schoolhouse. In addition, Beth's heart is torn between two young men--both Mounties, one a lifelong friend and the other a kind, quiet man who comes to her aid more than once.Despite the many challenges, Beth is determined to make a difference in the rustic frontier town. But when her sister visits from the East, reminding her of all the luxuries she's had to give up, will Beth decide to return to her privileged life as soon as the school year is over?A special companion story to Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart TV series

She loves her friends and students in the West, but family obligations have called her home. Where does she truly belong?After a year of teaching in the Canadian West, Beth Thatcher returns home to her family. She barely has time to settle in before her mother announces plans for a family holiday--a luxurious steamship tour along the eastern coast of Canada and the United States. Hoping to reconnect with her mother and her sisters, Beth agrees to join them, but she quickly realizes that things have changed since she went away, and renewing their close bond is going to be more challenging than she expected. There's one special thing to look forward to--letters and telephone calls from Jarrick, the Mountie who has stolen her heart. The distance between them is almost too much to bear. But can she give her heart to Jarrick when it will mean saying good-bye to her family once again--and possibly forever? And will she still want to live in the western wilds after the steamship tour opens up a world of people and places she never imagined?Then comes a great test of Beth's faith. Someone in her family has trusted the wrong person, and suddenly everything Beth knows and loves is toppled. Torn between her family and her dreams, will Beth finally discover where her heart truly belongs?A companion story to Hallmark Channel's When Calls the Heart TV series!

Inspiring Conclusion to a Popular Series with a TV tie-in When Beth Thatcher returns to Coal Valley, she has much to be excited about. She anticipates Jarrick's proposal of marriage and perhaps a spring wedding. The mine is expanding, and there are more schoolchildren than ever.But the town's rapid growth brings many challenges. A second teacher is assigned, and Beth finds herself going head-to-head with a very different philosophy of education--one that dismisses religion and rejects God. Fearful for the children who sit under the influence of Robert Harris Hughes, Beth struggles to know how to respond.At the same time, Beth wonders if Jarrick is considering a position at her father's company simply for her sake. Should she admit her feelings on the matter? Or keep silent and allow Jarrick to make up his own mind?

As a young girl, Lillian Walsh lost both her parents and a younger sister. Now in her twenties, after enduring the death of her adoptive mother, Lillian must find her place in the world. Just as her adoptive father is leaving for an extended trip to his native Wales, a lawyer appears at the door to inform Lillian that she has inherited a small estate from her birth parents--and that the sister she had long believed dead is likely alive.When she discovers that her sister, Grace, is living in a city not far away, Lillian rushes to a reunion, fearful that the years of separation will make it hard to reconnect. When the two sisters meet, Grace is not at all what Lillian expected to find. Though her circumstances have been difficult, Grace has big dreams. Can Lillian set aside her own plans to join her sister in an adventure that will surely change them both?

So much has been accomplished. Lillian Walsh has stepped out courageously beyond what she'd ever dreamed of being able to achieve. She and her newly rediscovered sister, Grace, have settled three children from England into new Canadian homes and are prepared to place two more just after the New Year, when it happens--another painful disruption. A white lie the sisters used to protect some orphans has resulted in an official complaint and a letter revoking the sisters' permission to manage their little children's home. And unexpectedly, Walter, the young man who has won Lillian's heart, departs for a job in the oil industry without leaving any hope for their future, making her confused and lonely.With more children on their way from England needing caring homes, Lillian and Grace must use every ounce of gumption to keep their mission alive. But when startling information about the past surfaces and a new arrival comes via suspicious circumstances, they'll have to decide what is worth fighting for and what is better left in God's hands.

Heartwarming Conclusion to the Companion Seriesto Hallmark Channel's When Hope CallsLillian Walsh and Grace Bennett have learned so much already about caring for children in distress. It hasn't been easy, but it becomes even more difficult when they suddenly discover that three children have run away. Concerned for the trio's safety, the sisters will do all they can to find the children.But the runaways are not the only thing putting the future of the children's home in question. Lillian is faced with choosing between her dreams with fiancé Walter and her commitment to her sister. Steady Ben Waldin is keen to find where his family settled in Canada and to give little Janie a place to permanently call home. And the sisters receive a pair of surprise visitors that leaves them and their family uncertain.As all of the people invested in the children's home seek to determine their paths forward, they begin to realize that sometimes loving well means making difficult choices.

Heartwarming Conclusion to the Companion Seriesto Hallmark Channel's When Hope CallsLillian Walsh and Grace Bennett have learned so much already about caring for children in distress. It hasn't been easy, but it becomes even more difficult when they suddenly discover that three children have run away. Concerned for the trio's safety, the sisters will do all they can to find the children.But the runaways are not the only thing putting the future of the children's home in question. Lillian is faced with choosing between her dreams with fiancé Walter and her commitment to her sister. Steady Ben Waldin is keen to find where his family settled in Canada and to give little Janie a place to permanently call home. And the sisters receive a pair of surprise visitors that leaves them and their family uncertain.As all of the people invested in the children's home seek to determine their paths forward, they begin to realize that sometimes loving well means making difficult choices.

A Sweeping Companion Story to the Hallmark TV Series When Hope CallsLillian Walsh has already suffered more than most. After the passing of her sister and birth parents when she was younger, and now her adoptive mother's recent death, Lillian struggles to understand why God would allow her to lose so much. Yet her adoptive father seems ready to move on, boarding up their home to embark on an extended visit to his native Wales.Then a lawyer turns up on their doorstep with news that again upends Lillian's life. She has inherited a small estate from her birth parents and, even more shocking, her younger sister Grace is likely alive. Lillian rushes to reunite with her sister, despite the fear that they won't be able to rebuild a connection.When the two sisters meet, Grace is not what Lillian expected--she's full of exuberance and big dreams despite being raised in difficult circumstances. Can Lillian set aside her own plans to join her sister in an adventure that will surely change them both?

Inspiring Conclusion to a Popular Series with a TV tie-in When Beth Thatcher returns to Coal Valley, she has much to be excited about. She anticipates Jarrick''s proposal of marriage and perhaps a spring wedding. The mine is expanding, and there are more schoolchildren than ever.But the town''s rapid growth brings many challenges. A second teacher is assigned, and Beth finds herself going head-to-head with a very different philosophy of education--one that dismisses religion and rejects God. Fearful for the children who sit under the influence of Robert Harris Hughes, Beth struggles to know how to respond.At the same time, Beth wonders if Jarrick is considering a position at her father''s company simply for her sake. Should she admit her feelings on the matter? Or keep silent and allow Jarrick to make up his own mind?

Her courage and her heart will be tested in ways she never expected...Beth Thatcher has spent her entire life in the safe, comfortable world of her family, her friends, and the social outings her father''s wealth provides. But Beth is about to leave it all behind to accept a teaching position in the rugged foothills of western Canada. Inspired by her aunt Elizabeth, who went west to teach school several years ago, and gently encouraged by her father, Beth resolves to put her trust in God and bravely face any challenge that comes her way. But the conditions in Coal Valley are even worse than she''d feared. A recent mining accident has left the town grieving and at the mercy of the mining company. The children have had very little prior education, and many of the locals don''t even speak English. There isn''t even a proper schoolhouse. In addition, Beth''s heart is torn between two young men--both Mounties, one a lifelong friend and the other a kind, quiet man who comes to her aid more than once.Despite the many challenges, Beth is determined to make a difference in the rustic frontier town. But when her sister visits from the East, reminding her of all the luxuries she''s had to give up, will Beth decide to return to her privileged life as soon as the school year is over?A special companion story to Hallmark Channel''s When Calls the Heart TV series

She loves her friends and students in the West, but family obligations have called her home. Where does she truly belong?After a year of teaching in the Canadian West, Beth Thatcher returns home to her family. She barely has time to settle in before her mother announces plans for a family holiday--a luxurious steamship tour along the eastern coast of Canada and the United States. Hoping to reconnect with her mother and her sisters, Beth agrees to join them, but she quickly realizes that things have changed since she went away, and renewing their close bond is going to be more challenging than she expected. There''s one special thing to look forward to--letters and telephone calls from Jarrick, the Mountie who has stolen her heart. The distance between them is almost too much to bear. But can she give her heart to Jarrick when it will mean saying good-bye to her family once again--and possibly forever? And will she still want to live in the western wilds after the steamship tour opens up a world of people and places she never imagined?Then comes a great test of Beth''s faith. Someone in her family has trusted the wrong person, and suddenly everything Beth knows and loves is toppled. Torn between her family and her dreams, will Beth finally discover where her heart truly belongs?A companion story to Hallmark Channel''s When Calls the Heart TV series!

A Sweeping Companion Story to the Hallmark TV Series When Hope CallsLillian Walsh has already suffered more than most. After the passing of her sister and birth parents when she was younger, and now her adoptive mother''s recent death, Lillian struggles to understand why God would allow her to lose so much. Yet her adoptive father seems ready to move on, boarding up their home to embark on an extended visit to his native Wales.Then a lawyer turns up on their doorstep with news that again upends Lillian''s life. She has inherited a small estate from her birth parents and, even more shocking, her younger sister Grace is likely alive. Lillian rushes to reunite with her sister, despite the fear that they won''t be able to rebuild a connection.When the two sisters meet, Grace is not what Lillian expected--she''s full of exuberance and big dreams despite being raised in difficult circumstances. Can Lillian set aside her own plans to join her sister in an adventure that will surely change them both?

So much has been accomplished. Lillian Walsh has stepped out courageously beyond what she''d ever dreamed of being able to achieve. She and her newly rediscovered sister, Grace, have settled three children from England into new Canadian homes and are prepared to place two more just after the New Year, when it happens--another painful disruption. A white lie the sisters used to protect some orphans has resulted in an official complaint and a letter revoking the sisters'' permission to manage their little children''s home. And unexpectedly, Walter, the young man who has won Lillian''s heart, departs for a job in the oil industry without leaving any hope for their future, making her confused and lonely.With more children on their way from England needing caring homes, Lillian and Grace must use every ounce of gumption to keep their mission alive. But when startling information about the past surfaces and a new arrival comes via suspicious circumstances, they''ll have to decide what is worth fighting for and what is better left in God''s hands.

Heartwarming Conclusion to the Companion Seriesto Hallmark Channel''s When Hope CallsLillian Walsh and Grace Bennett have learned so much already about caring for children in distress. It hasn''t been easy, but it becomes even more difficult when they suddenly discover that three children have run away. Concerned for the trio''s safety, the sisters will do all they can to find the children.But the runaways are not the only thing putting the future of the children''s home in question. Lillian is faced with choosing between her dreams with fiancé Walter and her commitment to her sister. Steady Ben Waldin is keen to find where his family settled in Canada and to give little Janie a place to permanently call home. And the sisters receive a pair of surprise visitors that leaves them and their family uncertain.As all of the people invested in the children''s home seek to determine their paths forward, they begin to realize that sometimes loving well means making difficult choices.

Beth Thatcher führt ein sorgloses Leben bei ihren wohlhabenden Eltern an der Ostküste der Vereinigten Staaten. Doch damit ist Schluss, als sie eine Stelle als Lehrerin in einer Bergarbeitersiedlung im Westen Kanadas annimmt. Fest entschlossen und voller Gottvertrauen macht Beth sich auf die beschwerliche Reise in ein völlig anderes Leben.Die Bedingungen in Coal Valley sind jedoch weitaus schlimmer als befürchtet. Mit der Hilfe von zwei jungen Mounties, einem engagierten Pastor und der patenten Pensionswirtin Molly macht sich Beth daran, die Dinge zum Besseren zu verändern. Zur allgemeinen Überraschung gelingt ihr das tatsächlich. Doch dann stoßen die Freunde auf ein gefährliches Geheimnis ...Der erste Teil eines Zweiteilers, der mit "Wenn der Hoffnung Flügel wachsen" seine Fortsetzung findet.

Nach einem aufregenden Jahr im kanadischen Westen kehrt Beth Thatcher zu ihrer wohlhabenden Familie zurück. Kaum ist sie angekommen, brechen sie gemeinsam zu einer luxuriösen Dampfschiff-Kreuzfahrt entlang der Ostküste auf. Schnell wird Beth klar, dass sie sich stärker verändert hat, als sie dachte - aber auch, dass der Lebensstil ihrer Familie durchaus seine Reize hat.Auch die Trennung von Jarrick, dem Mountie, dem sie ihr Herz geschenkt hat, fällt ihr schwer. Doch ist sie wirklich bereit, mit ihm in den Westen zu ziehen und damit ihre Familie und allen Komfort für immer hinter sich zu lassen? Während Beth noch mit der Entscheidung ringt, passiert etwas, das alles infrage stellt ...Die Fortführung der Serie, die mit "Aufbruch ins Ungewisse" ihren Anfang nahm.