When Calls the Heart

Network: Hallmark Channel
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing

TV show dates: January 11, 2014 — TBD
Series status: Has not been cancelled

Performers include: Erin Krakow, Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin, Chelah Horsdal, and Martin Cummins.

TV show description:      
Based on books by Janette Oke, this historical drama revolves around Elizabeth Thatcher (Erin Krakow), a young teacher who’s been accustomed to high society life. Her life changes dramatically when she receives her first classroom assignment in Coal Valley, a small coal mining town where life is simple, but often fraught with challenges.

Abigail Stanton (Lori Loughlin) is a wife and mother whose husband (the foreman of the mine) and a dozen other miners have 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.

Elizabeth charms most everyone in Coal Valley — except Constable Jack Thornton (Daniel Lissing). He believes that her wealthy father has doomed the lawman’s career by insisting he be assigned in town to protect the shipping magnate’s daughter.

Living in a 19th century coal town, Elizabeth must learn the ways of the frontier if she can ever hope to thrive in the rural west on her own.

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