Read: December 2024 
Series: Return to the Canadian West, #1
Format: Audiobook borrow from Audible Plus catalogue 

Book #140 of 2024: 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.