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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. Troubled Hearts
60 minElizabeth acquires her own home, which is a surprise to Jack. Elsewhere, Gowen's selfish plot is unearthed by Abigail; and Frank realizes he can no longer outrun his past.
60m2. A Time to Speak
60 minThe townsfolk turn on Frank when they learn he's a fugitive, but Abigail tries to help him by reminding them that a person can change.
60m3. Heart of a Hero
60 minAs Abigail and Frank pursue a fledgling romance, his old gang of outlaws resort to violence in an attempt to bring him back into the fold in order to do a new job. Meanwhile, an old, attractive friend of Jack's arrives in Hope Valley to help take care of Lee following an accident at the mill; resulting in Elizabeth getting jealous of their friendship.
60m4. A Gentle Heart
60 minAs Elizabeth struggles to start her writing about her life in Hope Valley, she is also starting to become jealous of Jack's budding friendship with Faith. Abigail aids Pastor Frank in helping nearby settlers who are down on their luck. Meanwhile, following his injury, Lee has to deal with Rosemary's overbearing protectiveness and trying to figure out who is sabotaging his lumber business.
60m5. Forever in My Heart
60 minJack and Bill Avery help Lee investigate who might be sabotaging his business, with the mayor near the top of their list of suspects. Jack start thinking of his future with Elizabeth, and as a result, contemplates buying some property to build a house on. Abigail opens her home to Cody's sister Becky, who's arriving back in town following her stay in the hospital. As a result, Abigail contemplates adopting the siblings. Rosemary gets excited when a movie production company comes to town, casting for a new movie. Meanwhile, Elizabeth finds ways to get her students excited about science.
60m6. Heartbreak
60 minAbigail endures anguish when the children's aunt arrives and a parting seems inevitable. However, while staying in Hope Valley in which she spends time getting to know Cody and Becky, the citizens of Hope Valley observe a powerful act of love when Charlotte realizes that what is best for them is to stay with Abigail. Rosemary receives a movie offer that causes her to contemplate leaving Hope Valley.
60m7. Hearts in Question
60 minJack's mom visits and makes life difficult for Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Rosemary plans her dream wedding, but the weather is not cooperating with her.
60m8. Prayers from the Heart
60 minAfter a landslide puts one of Hope Valley's own in grave danger, the strength of a town is tested.
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