Where Courage Calls: 1 (Return to the Canadian West)

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 fathers 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 shed 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 dont even speak English. There isnt even a proper schoolhouse. In addition Beths 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 shes 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 Channels When Calls the Heart TV series