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When Calls the Heart
When Calls the Heart is inspired by Janette Oke's bestselling book series about the Canadian West, the series tells the captivating story of Elizabeth Thatcher, a young teacher accustomed to her high society life, who receives her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley, a small coal mining town where life is simple, but often fraught with challenges. Upon arrival, Elizabeth befriends Abigail Stanton, a wife and mother whose husband, the foreman of the mine, along with a dozen other miners, has just been killed in an explosion. The newly widowed women find their faith is tested when they must go to work in the mines to keep a roof over their heads. Set against the wild canvas of a 19th century coal town, Elizabeth will have to learn the ways of the frontier if she wishes to thrive in the rural west on her own.
Metadata: TVmaze · CC BY-SAEvery chapter of the story.
60m1. A Moving Picture
60 minLucas gives Elizabeth writing advice that causes her to search for new inspiration. Rosemary and Lee plan a vacation. Faith returns home with a dilemma that may force her to part ways from Carson. Gowen is interviewed for a business magazine.
60m2. The Heart of a Father
60 minNathan tries to protect his niece by keeping her away from her grandfather, an ex-convict, but is torn by her desire to get to know him and learn more about her late mother. Elizabeth does her best to support Nathan, including helping him host a sleepover for his niece. Bill and Lucas join forces when a rumor about food poisoning impacts their businesses. Faith considers a job opportunity that would take her out of Hope Valley, while Carson has a different career path in mind for her. Rosemary feels hurt when Clara and Elizabeth ignore her well-intentioned advice, while Jesse turns to Lee for tips on a happy marriage.
60m3. Family Matters
60 minElizabeth encourages Nathan to investigate his father. Lucas enjoys the first chapters of Elizabeth's novel. Clara and Jesse cross items off their wedding to-do list.
60m4. Sweet and Sour
60 minElizabeth, Carson and Faith deal with an outbreak of chickenpox. Faith's dedication to her job jeopardizes her future.
60m5. An Unexpected Gift
60 minElizabeth gets a surprise bouquet of flowers on her doorstep which has the whole town wondering who left them. Rosemary and Lee organize Jesse & Clara's Bachelor and Bachelorette parties.
60m6. In Perfect Unity
60 minElizabeth gets the people of Hope Valley to band together as only they can to give Clara and Jesse the wedding of their dreams.
60m7. Heart of a Writer
60 minElizabeth goes on a trip with Lucas and must face her growing feelings for him; Jesse and Clara adjust to sharing a home; Lee and Rosemary are challenged with watching Little Jack.
60m8. Into the Woods
60 minA dangerous windstorm puts Hope Valley at risk; Elizabeth takes half the class on a field trip while Carson is the substitute teacher for the rest; Jesse causes concern.
60m9. New Possibilities
60 minElizabeth and Nathan try to resolve their differences; Rosemary learns a secret about Lee; Elizabeth feels betrayed by Lucas, but helps him get the oil company's records from Gowen; Nathan goes under cover; Fiona gets bad news.
60m10. Don't Go
60 minElizabeth hears news about her book; Lee gets a surprise that stirs up wounds from his past; Fiona tries to find a way to stay in Hope Valley; Lucas makes a last-ditch effort to preserve his partnership in Gowen Petroleum.
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