{"product_id":"where-courage-calls-9780764212314","title":"Where Courage Calls","description":"Her courage and her heart will be tested in ways she never expected...\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBeth Thatcher has spent her entire life in the safe, comfortable world of her family, her friends, and the social outings her father's 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut 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 had very little prior education, and many of the locals don't even speak English. There isn't even a proper schoolhouse. 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDespite 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 she's had to give up, will Beth decide to return to her privileged life as soon as the school year is over?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA special companion story to Hallmark Channel's \u003ci\u003eWhen Calls the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e TV series\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrated for her significant contribution to the Christian book industry, \u003cb\u003eJanette Oke\u003c\/b\u003e is the recipient of the 1992 ECPA President's Award, the 1999 CBA Life Impact Award, the Gold Medallion, and the Christy Award. Her novels have sold more than 30 million copies and are beloved by readers around the world. Janette lives with her husband, Edward, in \u003cb\u003eAlberta, Canada\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaurel Oke Logan\u003c\/b\u003e, daughter of Edward and Janette Oke, is the author of \u003ci\u003eJanette Oke: A Heart for the Prairie\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the novels \u003ci\u003eDana's Valley\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Where Courage Calls\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhere Trust Lies\u003c\/i\u003e, which she co-wrote with her mom. Laurel's growing family includes six children, their spouses, and three grandsons.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Bethany House Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50644513718546,"sku":"9780764212314","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_dfbd687c-bfb6-46fa-9d54-74d3669c7fec.jpg?v=1733112467","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/where-courage-calls-9780764212314","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}