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Written by: Janette Oke, Laurel Oke Logan
Narrated by: Morgan Hallett
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After years of schooling, Beth Thatcher has graduated and is determined to become a teacher. But when she's assigned the position no one else wants - in the tiny mining town of Coal Valley, located in the rugged foothills of western Canada - she worries she doesn't have the courage to accept. Inspired by the diary of her aunt Elizabeth, who went west to teach school several years earlier, as well as her father's encouragement, Beth eventually decides to put her trust in God and leave behind all she's ever known. 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 very little prior education, and many of the locals don't even speak English. 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 unexpected 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?

©2014 Janette Oke and Laurel Oke Logan (P)2014 Recorded Books Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Heartfelt Mining
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this was a wonderful audio book to listen to. I really loved the story. the narration was enjoyable too, really easy to listen to.

narration was wonderful!

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4.25 stars
Read: December 2024

Series: Return to the Canadian West, #1
Format: Audiobook borrow audible Plus catalogue

I hadn't read a Janette Oke book in many years and it took me back. This series is written with her daughter, Laurel.

I enjoyed this story of a newly graduated teacher leaving a life of privilege and wealth to take on a position two provinces away in Alberta. The town has little to offer in things but has riches in many other ways. Beth quickly realized that the people have more needs than an education for the children. She pours herself into her community and begins to discover what is true wealth. She earnestly seeks to help with Bible teaching and reaching out to the ostracized miners.

Beth becomes aware of some nefarious activity in the seemingly quiet, little town. A near tragedy amps up the investigation.

This story remained interesting throughout and I'm looking forward to the second book.

Pulls you in

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I enjoyed this book, but it can’t compare to the original Canadian West books, in my opinion. I enjoyed the storyline of the originals even more, and appreciated the narrator’s (Nancy Peterson) beautiful, expressive and very soothing performance so much.
I find that this narrator hardly changes her pacing and tone, and she makes the characters sound stressed, rushed and on edge, so it’s not as relaxing to listen to. She needs to vary her tone and pace much more.
Having said all of this, it’s still a very enjoyable story, but I’m comparing to the original!

Original Canadian West series is far better!

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Engaging story of adventure, relationships, and Faith. Loved it!!!! It is rare to find stories like this,

Superb

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Clean believable store line where there is a bit of drama. Times in the West were not easy.

Could have been true

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