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1) The homesman
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
When three women living on the edge of the American frontier are driven mad by harsh pioneer life, the task of saving them falls to the pious, independent-minded Mary Bee Cuddy. Transporting the women by covered wagon to Iowa, she soon realizes just how daunting the journey will be, and employs a low-life drifter, George Briggs to join her.
2) O pioneers!
Series
Hallmark Hall of Fame volume 2
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
At the turn of the century, an immigrant's daughter inherits her family's Nebraska farm and her father's fierce love for the land. Fifteen years later she has made the family a fortune through her canny management of the farm, but has never forgotten the young man who left the prairie to seek his fortune.
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Abigail ushers in a new era by bringing the latest technology to Hope Valley, while Elizabeth juggles her responsibilities to her students and home life. Meanwhile, a new saloon owner tries to impress the town with a grand reopening but meets his match with Elizabeth, who is immune to his charms. Rosemary sees a potential romance which she takes upon herself to foster.
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Half-alligator and half-snapping turtle with a touch of earthquake thrown in, Davy Crockett is the ultimate American backwoods legend. This lively tale follows the original ring-tailed roarer of the western woods through a series of outlandish adventures including the Battle of the Alamo, where he literally brags himself into American history.
5) True women
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
A powerful, moving story about two fearless women, of friendship, romance, courage and survival in the Old West. When Mexican forces threaten their homeland, Sarah Ashby McClure and her younger sister Euphemia, move their family and friends to safety. Resettling on the rugged West Texas plains, they soon become targets of Indian raids. They are determined to defend their homeland while their men fight in the Civil War.
Series
Love comes softly volume 1
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
A woman's dream to forge a new life for herself on the great American plains becomes a test of her pioneering spirit, her inner strength, and her undying faith. It was Marty Claridge's dream to build her new life on the frontier with her husband. But when the courageous pioneer woman is suddenly widowed, she's offered a new opportunity-- to marry a widower in a marriage of convenience. What they did not expect was that the marriage would lead to love....
Series
Love comes softly volume 3
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Missie and Wille LaHaye are on their way to the west. The couple become rugged pioneers as they face all kinds of hardships, including death. Missie fights homesickness, boredom, and being pushed to the limit. Can her faith help her through?
9) Settlers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Mankind's earliest settlers on the Martian frontier, llsa and Reza inhabit a desolate farmstead with their child Remmy. They work the land and shield their daughter from the dangers of the harsh surroundings. When hostile intruders threaten to expel them from the compound the family is forced to fight to survive in this science-fiction thrill ride.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In the days before the big New Year's Eve celebration, Hope Valley sees some unpredictable resolutions. For instance, Abigail sets out to catch whoever's been stealing from her kitchen and finds herself in charge of two orphans in the process. Elizabeth resolves to take charge of Jack's dog, Rip, in an attempt to remedy Rip's apparent jealousy of their relationship. Rosemary is determined to win a San Francisco Herald essay contest about...
Series
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
The day that Katie Elder is buried, her four sons return home to Clearwater, Texas, to pay their last respects. It is a he-man story, as well as, a drama of the maternal influence of Katie Elder, her sacrifice, love and incredible valor. The hopes and aspirations for her sons is movingly communicated from beginning to conclusion.
12) Meek's cutoff
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
A wagon train of three families has hired mountain man Stephen Meek to guide them over the Cascade Mountains. Claiming to know a shortcut, Meek leads the group on an unmarked path across the high plain desert, only to become lost in the dry rock and sage. Over the coming days, the emigrants face the scourges of hunger, thirst, and their own lack of faith in each other's instincts for survival. When they encounter a Native American, they must choose...
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Deciding she needs more independence, Elizabeth moves out of her friend Abigail's home and into a new home of her own. While Jack is proud of Elizabeth's sense of independence, he is also conflicted as he had bought land in hopes of building a house for both of them. Abigail has concerns of her own, as problems arise with the orphan boy she took in. In addition, the entire town is shocked to learn that their new pastor has a criminal past.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Schoolteacher Elizabeth and Mountie Jack have had their love tested in many ways, and have come out stronger for it. Now, they must focus on assisting others who need a helping hand. Elizabeth takes it on herself to reach out to a snobbish and standoffish student to find out why she is distancing herself from her classmates. Meanwhile, Jack aids a young mother whose husband has deserted her.
Series
Love comes softly volume 8
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
When Belinda's pregnant friend Annie comes to stay and Annie's meddlesome mother-in-law gives Belinda unwanted advice about her medical practice, Belinda looks to a higher power for strength, wisdom, and diplomacy. The final chapter in the Love comes softly series.
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Elizabeth's life is full of challenges and adventures while she waits for news of Jack. She offers to take care of Opal, one of her students, while her parents deal with a family emergency. Meanwhile, Abigail is growing ever closer to Cody and Becky, the two children she is caring form. When Codyfalls terribly ill, Abigail fears for the worst. The entire town of Hope Valley will have to rally together to save the boy.
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Life is busy in Hope Valley. Bill recruits an old friend to help him track down criminals, and together they must overcome a problem from the past/Abigail keeps the peace in Hope Valley while dealing with issues from the new saloon owner. Elizabeth instructs students on how to earn respect and is startled with a new arrival in Hope Valley.
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Life is always busy and full of challenges in Hope Valley. Abigail must deal with the railroad potentially coming to Hope Valley and the benefits and costs that would come with it. Elizabeth and Jack have volunteered to coach the kids in baseball, and Elizabeth works hard to inspire a young boy who is sure he cannot participate due to a leg injury. With her encouragement, the boy is able to find the courage to take part in the game.
Series
When calls the heart volume season 4, movie 3
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The residents of Hope Valley are ready to overcome any obstacles that come their way. When school supplies run low, Elizabeth works with her students to create a carnival to raise funds. However, there are more challenges in store for Elizabeth when she is betrayed and her beloved job as a teacher is in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Jack, Frank and Bill must face off against escaped criminals. There are certainly no dull moments in Hope Valley.
Series
Love comes softly volume 2
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Missie Davis, devoted equally to teaching school and doing her share on the family farm, becomes torn between two very different men until she learns what is really important.
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