Resilience in Darkness — Susan Hart

In the bustling streets of New York, in the late 1800s, Mary Cooper's life had taken a devastating turn. A young woman of unwavering strength and quiet faith, Mary found herself attacked and violated, the consequences of which bore new life in the form of a daughter.  Although the child was a beacon of hope in her darkest hours, Mary's prospects  for a suitable husband in the city's high society dwindled, as scrutiny and judgement passed long shadows. Yearning for a fresh start, Mary made the bold decision to become a mail order bride, her sights set on the vast, untamed landscapes of the American West.