The Letter Tree
The Letter Tree by Rachel Fordham, published by Thomas Nelson Incorporated in 2023, is a historical fiction novel set in Buffalo, NY, during 1924. This 352-page book follows the intertwined lives of Laura Bradshaw, the heiress of the Bradshaw Shoe Company, and Isaac Campbell, heir to the Campbell Shoe Company. As their families are embroiled in a longstanding feud, Laura finds solace in exchanging letters with Isaac, a mysterious connection that offers her a glimpse of freedom from her overbearing father.
Readers will discover a narrative that explores themes of romance and mystery as Laura and Isaac navigate their families’ animosity. With the backdrop of a historical setting, the story delves into their efforts to uncover the truth behind the feud while pursuing their own desires. The Letter Tree presents a clean and wholesome tale that intertwines elements of amateur sleuthing and heartfelt correspondence, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical romance and family dynamics.
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Mere words can’t end their families’ feud, but the Campbell heir and the Bradshaw heiress plan to write a future together.
Buffalo, NY, 1924
Laura Bradshaw adores stories with happily ever afters. But since her mother died seven years ago, the Bradshaw Shoe Company heiress has been as good as locked away in a tower. Her overbearing father cares little for her dreams, throwing himself instead into his tireless takedown of his competitor, the Campbell Shoe Company. However, Laura has been gifted with a reprieve: a mysterious friend with whom she’s been exchanging letters.
As heir to the Campbell Shoe Company, Isaac Campbell is a sought-after bachelor who has never felt an inkling of desire for the women who constantly bat their eyes at him. His thoughts are consumed by an oak tree in the Buffalo Zoo–or rather, the mystery woman he exchanges letters with courtesy of the tree. She’s been one of Isaac’s only joys in a life consumed by his father’s tireless hatred of Bradshaw. A hatred that, Isaac is coming to realize, may affect him more personally than he ever imagined.
When Laura’s father orchestrates a match between her and an important business owner, she resolves to pursue her only chance at freedom. But Isaac believes their story isn’t bound for a tragic ending. He’s certain there’s more to the Bradshaw-Campbell feud than meets the eye. And he won’t stop digging until he uncovers the truth that might bridge the divide between him and the woman whose words have captured his heart.
Praise for The Letter Tree:
“The Letter Tree is a sweet, heartfelt romance that contains all the things I love best in historical romance, including a beautiful epistolary element. Rachel Fordham writes with warmth and grace, crafting a winning love story that’s sure to please. I thoroughly enjoyed it!”
-Mimi Matthews, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Belle of Belgrave Square
- You’ve Got Mail meets Romeo and Juliet in this forbidden historical romance story
- Stand-alone novel
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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