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description: Emily Wilcox is only 18 years old and in a sad situation she must get out of. Her mother is bedridden, and her step-father beats her and her mother quite frequently. But she feels obligated to stay for her mother. How can she break free? She feels stuck at home in the small shack where her step-father acts so cruel to them.  Looking for a way out, she discovers The Matrimonial Times and finds a man to write to. But, she still hesitates because of her guilt for her mother.  Joe Sims is widowed and alone with two young boys. His brother places an advert in The Matrimonial Times, unbeknownst to him. He doesn’t wish to marry again, and instead would like to sink into a depression.  His brother Roger talks to Emily through the letters and offers his hand in marriage (Joe’s). She accepts out of fear of staying at home with her step-father.  What will happen when Joe meets his bride? What will Emily do when she finds out she was lied to? How will the young boys accept the new woman in the house? Read The Lonely Widower now and find out!
title: The Lonely Widower