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    Mistreated Maidservant Vera Meets Farmer In Nebraska: Troubled Brides Going West Looking For Love, #1
    Mistreated Maidservant Vera Meets Farmer In Nebraska: Troubled Brides Going West Looking For Love, #1
    Mistreated Maidservant Vera Meets Farmer In Nebraska: Troubled Brides Going West Looking For Love, #1
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    Mistreated Maidservant Vera Meets Farmer In Nebraska: Troubled Brides Going West Looking For Love, #1

    By Lillis Lawson

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    The year is 1869 and Vera decides to leave her abusive employer behind to become a Mail Order Bride.

    Vera Fauverney is the maidservant of the Yarboroughs, a cruel and wealthy family in New York City. After losing her mother and sister on malaria, as well as being threatened by the lecherous master of the house, she decides to leave for good. Over the next few months, Vera corresponds with Ephram Maloney, a farming Bachelor in Lexington, Nebraska and heads out to marry him. Despite being a bit concerned with his temper towards others, things go rather well until his irresponsible brother, Joshua, comes to stay. While Ephram wants nothing to do with him, Vera sees his brother as an opportunity to be a good person and gain another family member. The growing tension, combined with a devastating plague to their livestock, serves to drive the marriage apart. After Joshua is kidnapped by his old outlaw gang, however, the two must work together to save his life and stop the criminals from hurting anyone else.

    ***These Books Are Sweet, Clean, Christian Historical Western, Short Romance Stories ***

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLillis Lawson
    Release dateAug 31, 2015
    ISBN9781516386710
    Mistreated Maidservant Vera Meets Farmer In Nebraska: Troubled Brides Going West Looking For Love, #1

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      Mistreated Maidservant Vera Meets Farmer In Nebraska - Lillis Lawson

      Introduction

      This is the first book in Troubled Brides Going West Looking For Love Series. This is Vera's story. All three books can be read alone. They are complete stories but if you would like to read them in order:

      ●  Vera’s story is book one. Read Vera’s story here: "Mistreated Maidservant Vera Meets Farmer In Nebraska."

      ●  Frederica’s story is book two. Read Frederica’s story here: "Abused Daughter Frederica Meets Farmer With A Secret."

      ●  Daisie’s story is book three. Read Daisie’s story here: "Spoiled Daughter Daisie Meets Macho Texas Ranger."

      All books are just $ 0.99.

      If you would like to be informed of new releases by Lillis Lawson and other authors of Sweet Inspirational Romance, join our exclusive newsletter. Your information will never be shared and will only be used for new release announcements, special offers on books and exclusive previews and content. http://www.LillisLawson.com. Once a month one reader will be selected to receive the next book released absolutely free.

      Old West Slang Used In This Story

      According to Hoyle ~ Correct, by the book

      Bosh ~ Nonsense

      Calaboose ~ jail

      Curly wolf ~ real tough guy, dangerous man

      Dinero ~ a word for money

      Doxology works ~ a church

      Gospel mill ~ a church

      Fine as cream gravy ~ very good, top notch.

      Flannel mouth ~ an overly smooth or fancy talker

      Flush ~ prosperous, rich

      Gospel sharp ~ a preacher

      Granger ~ a farmer

      Played out ~ exhausted

      Shin out ~ run away

      Stumped ~ confused

      Twig ~ understand

      Chapter 1 - May 1869, New York City, NY

      The Yarborough’s house was looking exceptionally clean today. It was even possibly the most immaculate in Greenwich Village. There was no big party going on this evening. The mistress of the household simply wanted to ensure that the young maidservant was aware of her place. She had done something nearly unforgivable, and the noble woman could not tolerate such behavior from anyone that was on her payroll.

      I sincerely hope you have learned your lesson, Miss Fauverney, the stern voice of Mrs. Yarborough called behind her. Stealing is quite a horrific offense.

      Yes, Mrs. Yarborough, Vera said monotonously, standing in front of the freshly cleaned full-length mirror. Looking down at her red hands, she was surprised to find that she could not even feel the sting of her raw flesh anymore.

      "I know that it may be difficult for you to comprehend the magnitude of this. Even if what you stole was simply time, there still needs to be consequences. We already give you specific days to meet with your mother and sister. There is no reason for you to go off dilly-dallying whenever you please simply because you are too impatient to wait.

      Yes, Mrs. Yarborough, the young girl repeated flatly. She silently hoped that she would not be deprived of food again. If the cruel woman did decide to go that route, there was little chance that Vera would be able to stand for work in the morning. I’m already as thin as a twig, she thought worriedly as she looked into the mirror.

      You have done an adequate job as usual. So I suppose you are entitled to a meal tonight, Mrs. Yarborough said after much contemplation.

      Vera involuntarily sighed a breath of relief. Perhaps she does have a heart, after all.

      However, I still feel that as your guardian I would be doing you a disservice if I simply let this incident slide by so easily, the woman added, her thin mouth breaking into a grin.

      Vera tried not to wince at the sight of the mistress’ unnaturally white teeth. As she saw the brown riding whip being taken out from behind the woman’s back, Vera’s eyes narrowed. She was planning on doing this all along.

      Placing one bony hand on her left shoulder, Mrs. Yarborough readied the short flair with a strong grip. Vera could only brace

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