Jeff Bezos' ex-wife wrote a book about the sex-obsessed president.

MacKenzie Scott, former wife of Jeff Bezos and one of the world’s wealthiest women, has begun publishing excerpts from her new book titled Last Days in Two Nations (A History in Eighteen Minds). The novel, which she started releasing this week, presents a dystopian narrative centered around two fictional presidents and explores themes with potential political undertones. According to reports, the story follows a president named Priss, who fantasizes about being served in the White House, while another character, a South African surgeon obsessed with sex, sleeps with 20 women each week. Scott, 56, is returning to fiction after a long hiatus. She previously authored two novels: The Testing of Luther Albright in 2005 and Traps in 2013. Her marriage to Bezos lasted 25 years before ending in divorce in 2019 amid infidelity allegations involving Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez, whom he later married. As part of their divorce settlement, Scott received shares worth $38 billion in Amazon stock, securing her position among the world’s richest women. Despite her wealth, she has largely kept a low public profile, often donating large sums to charities. Since 2019, she has given away approximately $26 billion through various foundations. The new book will be published in its entirety over 320 pages and is available free to subscribers. It features multiple perspectives on a fictional conflict between two nations, the still-existing United States and a western stronghold in North Dakota, set against a disputed territory called Dakota Membership. One of the two rival presidents, described as a sexually obsessive surgeon named Damian Paxton, makes a humorous remark in the text: “I had three different women in bed last night. That happens every evening of the week. You can stop asking how I’m feeling in the morning.” The other unnamed president is referred to as “President Priss,” a dreamer whose storyline contrasts sharply with Paxton’s. The initial five chapters have already attracted 6,000 subscribers. Scott, now divorced for less than two years from her second husband, chemist Daniel Jewett, has been known for her privacy and charitable work. She was raised in a literary family and showed early promise as a writer, penning a children's book titled The Bookworm at age six. She attended Princeton University, where she studied English literature under Toni Morrison, who would later become the first Black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. After graduating, Scott worked as a research assistant for Morrison before marrying Bezos in 1993. Together, they had four children, including three sons and an adopted daughter. She later married Jewett in March 2021 but divorced him within two years. The release of Last Days in Two Nations marks Scott’s return to the literary scene after nearly a decade since her last novel. The book blends speculative fiction with commentary on contemporary issues, drawing attention for its unique narrative structure and thematic depth. Subscribers have shown keen interest in the unfolding story, suggesting the novel could gain traction beyond niche audiences. The publication process continues with regular updates, offering readers a glimpse into Scott’s evolving creative vision. Scott’s decision to publish the book freely online reflects her ongoing commitment to transparency and accessibility, aligning with her broader approach to philanthropy and public engagement. While the political implications of the story remain unclear, the narrative’s focus on power dynamics and personal obsessions suggests a deliberate exploration of modern societal concerns. The book’s reception so far indicates growing curiosity about both the author and the fictional worlds she creates.