Unexpected Union in Exodus — Susan Hart

Amos Freeman, a 45-year-old black rancher living in the small town of Exodus, Kansas, finds himself in an unexpected and potentially controversial predicament when his mail-order bride, Theodosia Coppersmith, turns out to be a white widow from Canada. Despite the initial shock and objections from the town's pastor, Amos decides to bring Theo back to his ranch. There, she will take on the role of housekeeper, utilizing her cooking and sewing skills as mentioned in her letters, while Amos figures out a solution. During this time, a romance begins to develop between them. This story is a total rewrite of a tale titled Amos and the British Soldier's Widow, which I penned several years ago, now also inspired by a real-life event I witnessed.