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    The Cowboy's Impoverished Bride (Mail Order Bride): Western Brides of Goldington Court, Book, #3
    The Cowboy's Impoverished Bride (Mail Order Bride): Western Brides of Goldington Court, Book, #3
    The Cowboy's Impoverished Bride (Mail Order Bride): Western Brides of Goldington Court, Book, #3
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    The Cowboy's Impoverished Bride (Mail Order Bride): Western Brides of Goldington Court, Book, #3

    By Leah White

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    The year is 1881 and orphaned Kathryne decides to become a Mail Order Bride.

    Kathryne had nowhere else to go since her father committed suicide after losing everything in the war, leaving Kathryne an orphan and bill collectors wanting whatever they could get from this poor young girl. Here at Woodcroft Kathryne had found a home with Miss Woodcroft and Miss Chamberlain. She found that security that she had lost and Miss Chamberlain and Miss Woodcroft had also grown fond of the young girl. Lovisa Woodcroft had chosen John Wilson for Kathryne, a young man who was a rancher in Wyoming, who felt it was time to settle down.

    Upon reaching Wyoming, Kathryne sees Mr. Wilson likes things done his way. A bit rough around the edges yet he had a deep respect and love for Kathryne. She sees his compassion for his Cheyenne friends and realizes that there can only be peace when all learn to live in harmony. Will Kathryne finally find that love in her life that she craves? Will John who has seen all his dreams being broken start dreaming again?

    ***Leah White writes clean Historical Western Mail Order Bride Romance books***

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLeah White
    Release dateNov 12, 2016
    ISBN9781540121721
    The Cowboy's Impoverished Bride (Mail Order Bride): Western Brides of Goldington Court, Book, #3

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      The Cowboy's Impoverished Bride (Mail Order Bride) - Leah White

      Introduction

      This is the third book in the Western Brides of Goldington Court Love Series. This is Kathryne 's story. All three books can be read alone. They are complete stories but if you would like to read them in order:

      ●  Laverne 's story is book one. Read Laverne 's story here: "The Cowboy Bride's Jealous Rival."

      ●  Modena’s story is book two. Read Modena’s story here: "The Cowboy's Ruthless Lawyer."

      ●  Kathryne’s story is book three. Read Kathryne’s story here: The Cowboy's Orphaned, Impoverished Bride.

      Chapter One

      Louisville 1881

      Kathryne Goodwin had grown up in luxury and was considered part of the cream of society. As the only child of Hamilton Goodwin, there was nothing her father would not do for her. She had gone to the finest schools, private tutors, accepted in all the social circles. Well on her way with her father’s money to be one of the wealthiest young ladies in the South. Nothing could stop her except one small detail.

      Hamilton had backed the South during the war, and with it ending and the North winning, Hamilton lost everything he owned. Thus leaving his Kathryne with only the clothes on her back. It was a tragedy that many suffered in the South, and yet one that seemed too much for Hamilton to bear.

      Her father, not being able to face bankruptcy, ended his own life early one morning with a shotgun, not far from the house. For Kathryne’s sake, the details were spared from her. Many felt he had taken the coward’s way out and did not think of his daughter, who was now both motherless and fatherless. True, her mother had taken a substantial dowry into the marriage, but that became her husband’s when they married. His death though did not help Kathryne, since his debts were still not paid, and the collectors still insisted on their money. A week after his suicide the entire estate was to be auctioned off. The courts had no other choice but to make arrangements for Kathryne to live at Lovisa Goldington’s Home.

      It was a home for young girls of fine homes whose Louisville families had fallen on hard times, not just due to the war. Miss Goldington had graciously taken these young girls in, taught them the finer ways of the outside world, and when they reached twenty years old, she finds suitable husbands for them.

      As Kathryne Goodwin once the princess of the Goodwin Horse Farm, she was just another unfortunate, misdirected young lady of the war.

      Miss Goldington sat at her desk, peering over her glasses as she looked at Kathryne.

      Miss Goodwin, I see by this file you will be with us for the next two years. At the end of your time with us you will become a bride to a fine gentleman. Do you have any questions, dear?

      Miss Goldington Kathryne started,I have no money for you to keep me here.

      Not to worry my dear. Your future husband will pay all those expenses. Now, Miss Chamberlain will take you to your room to freshen up. We’ll see you at dinner at six o’clock sharp.

      Thank you, ma’am.

      Kathryne smiles and follows Miss Chamberlain out of the office, turning left to the stairway. Miss Chamberlain seems to be eager to answer Kathryne’s questions.

      Miss Chamberlain, this is such a large house. How many are here? I mean, how many girls are here at a time?

      Well right now there are twenty girls, and with myself, Miss Goldington, Nurse Emma, and the cook Martha, there are twenty-four.

      That’s a large dinner table.

      You’ll get used to it Miss Goodwin.

      You can call me Kathryne if you like.

      Sorry, that’s not permitted Miss Goodwin. It’s part of the rules. But the girls are permitted to call themselves by their first names. It’s just the staff..."

      Oh, I see. We’re to keep a formal atmosphere at all times.

      She was escorted to a large room on the second floor. As Miss Chamberlain opened the door, she was surprised at how massive the room was. It was twice the size of her own room back home. The bed was so large it could easily sleep four people with no problem. There was even a large sofa and desk at the far side of the room.

      Miss Chamberlain pulled back the drapes to let the sunlight in.

      There is a closet off to the left. Miss Goldington’s seamstress will be here this afternoon to take your measurements for your clothing.

      Clothing?Kathryne echoed.

      Yes, all of the girls wear the same clothing here to give you all a feeling of equality. Though, for special occasions, you will be able to have a suitable gown.

      I see.

      You’ll find all your needs to freshen up behind this door, Miss Chamberlain said, gesturing now to another doorway. I’ll see you in the main dining room at six o’clock sharp."

      With that, she was out the door. Kathryne took a long, hard look around the room. So this was to be her new home it seems a lot like her room back home. Back home that was another life for that home was no longer there. True the home was there but it was not her home anymore. Everything was gone the furniture, the horses the life she had all gone. All that was left were memories that flooded her waking moments and tortured her dreams. Each night the same dream would end with her running not knowing if she was running to or from only running into the mist. If only the mist would clear maybe one day it would.

      She opened the chest of drawers on the far side of the room to see that it contained an assortment of nightgowns and undergarments, as well as and a small box in the top drawer. Attached to it was a note that read, "Welcome to Goldington Manor." Opening the book box, she finds a silver cross and chain. Inside the box was a note stating services were on Sunday at nine o’clock at the chapel in the back of the house. Sunday services how the memory of her and her mother attending Sunday service. Mama always had those white lace gloves; she always said she would give them to me when I turned sixteen. She never saw my sixteenth birthday; she never saw my thirteenth birthday. She passed three days before my tenth birthday. When she passed those Sunday’s were gone. Papa never had time for Sunday service; he was too busy making money. After mama had passed away it was a lonely place for me, papa got me everything but what I wanted the most, was time with him."

      The clock on the wall began to chime. It was six o’clock, and Kathryne remembered that dinner was at six sharp. She headed out of the room just as Miss Chamberlain was about to knock on the door.

      Miss Goodwin, I was just coming to get you.

      I’m sorry. I was just settling in and lost track of time.

      She still had the cross in her hand.

      "I

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