What was Hope Valley like before When Calls the Heart?

Bethany Joy Lenz and Jill Hennessy join us to talk about Hope Valley 1874 on Hallmark+, a prequel that explores how the iconic town — and its community — first came together.

Bethany shares how her character Rebecca balances grief and survival while traveling across the frontier with her daughter, while Jill breaks down Hattie Quinn’s role as the emotional backbone of a growing town.

It’s a conversation about origin stories, resilience, and what fans will learn when they finally see where Hope Valley began.

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