My Thomas

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Martha Skelton grapples with her emerging love for Thomas Jefferson while cherishing her newfound independence as a widow. Initially resistant, she finds herself drawn into a deep relationship with him. However, her understanding of slavery is profoundly challenged by revelations from Betty Hemings, her father's slave and mistress. These insights force Martha to confront the harsh realities of the institution she once overlooked, ultimately inspiring her to join Thomas in the fight against slavery.