A Romantic Lit Professor's Life Takes a Turn in London in Hallmark's The Presence of Love
When you think of romantic literature you probably think of Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Sense and Sensibility—and Hallmark movies? Hallmark is the perfect network to feature a movie about romantic literature, wouldn't you think? In Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, The Presence of Love, a literature professor takes a trip to England that her mother set up for her before she died.
Here's what we know about The Presence of Love.
What is The Presence of Love about?
Over the years, Adjunct Professor of Romantic Literature, Jocelyn “Joss” Lambert (Eloise Mumford) has let practicality and fear of the unknown rule her life, saving risk and adventure for the heroines in her books. Just before her 33rd birthday, Joss receives a surprise gift from her late mom—a 10-day trip to England to discover her roots—a trip she and her mom had always planned to take together.
Faced with a career-altering “publish or perish” deadline, an anxiety-prone Joss goes on the journey, hoping it will inspire her. Arriving at the Cornish farmhouse her grandparents used to own, now rented out as a B&B, Joss meets Daniel (Daniel Morris), a single dad who runs the family farm despite his strained relationship with his strong-willed mother, Merryn (Samantha Bond).
Amid family tensions over the future of the farm, Joss tries to write, but is blocked until she bonds with Daniel's daughter Tegan (Amy Sharp), who is struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia. As Joss ignores her own deadline to help Tegan, Daniel and Merryn begin to warm up to her and see their family bonds strengthened. Joss finds a link to her own family’s past that brings her clarity. As her journey of self-discovery comes to an end, Joss must decide how to live her truest life—a life that might just include a romantic kind of love she never expected.
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Who stars in The Presence of Love?
Eloise Mumford (Joss)
Eloise Mumford starred in One December Night opposite Brett Dalton. Peter Gallagher and Bruce Campbell appeared as their respective musician dads. She also starred in last year's The Baker's Son. She previously had recurring TV roles on Chicago Fire and The Right Stuff and as Anastasia's roommate in the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy of films.
Julian Morris (Daniel)
Julian Morris is probably best known for his role as Wren Kingston on Pretty Little Liars. Since then he played the Rev. Paul Curtis on Hand of God and had recurring roles on New Girl and Once Upon a Time. He starred in last year's Hallmark Channel film, A Royal Queens Christmas.
Samantha Bond (Merryn)
If Samantha Bond looks familiar, you probably saw her as Miss Moneypenny opposite Pierce Brosnan's 007 in the James Bond films or on Downtown Abbey as Lady Rosamund Painwick, the Earl of Grantham's sister.
When does The Presence of Love premiere?
The Presence of Love premieres Sunday, March 13 at 9 p.m. ET on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
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When can I watch The Presence of Love again?
Wednesday, March 16 at 5 p.m. ET
Friday, March 18 at 9 p.m. ET
Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. ET
Sunday, April 3 at 5 p.m. ET
Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. ET
Does Parade.com have a sneak peek of The Presence of Love?
We sure do! Check out the Parade.com exclusive first look at The Presence of Love below.
