The Letter Tree

By Rachel Fordham

Book Overview

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 storyStand-alone novelIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 084071842X
• ISBN13: 9780840718426
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Top Notch Historical

I loved the concept of this story as supposedly two mysterious strangers pass letters in an old oak tree at the Buffalo Zoo. Laura and Isaac are each dealing with feuding shoe company families and trying to deal with expectations placed on them. The solace each finds is in the letters that are passed in the old tree. This is a beautifully written story that takes place in 1924 New York. An impressive book that sucks you in and anticipating turning the pages quickly to see what happens next. What happens when secrets are revealed and lies are uncovered will keep you riveted to your seat. I found it like peeling an onion one layer at a time and revealing what is underneath or like a multifaceted diamond that keeps shining. This book captured my attention and my heart. I recommend adding to your TBR pile on top. I received a complimentary copy from the author. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.

Unique Postal System

4 stars, Unique Postal System Two feuding shoe companies, two lonely young people, and one lovely old tree at the zoo. Is there a chance for love? Laura Bradshaw is lonely, she's found a mysterious pen pal in a most unusual place. Issac Campbell falls in love with the mystery woman who is leaving him letters in the old oak tree. I received a complimentary copy I was not obligated to post a review. #ThomasNelsonFiction #TheLetterTree #1920s #InspyFic #Inspirational #HistoricalFiction #ChristianRomance #DeathOfAParent #NewYork #RachelFordham #OakTree

Added to my favorite books!!

is amazing how the Lord leads me to books, and this one will now go on my favorites list, because I really loved it! The story caught me from the first chapter where I found two people corresponding by writing letters to each other, and leaving them in an old oak tree close to the zoo. Those letters, who at first were just two people anonymously sharing their hearts, eventually ended up changing their lives and futures. It was so moving, filled with a 1920's love story that is not mushy at all, but so beautiful that it hooked me from the get go, and kept me all the way to the end! I couldn't put it down, and also I also couldn't believe how much I loved this story! Very rarely do I come across such a well written story that I enjoy so much that I wanted to reread it again, but I absolutely will reread it!! I can't wait to see if it comes out in audiobook form. This is my first I have read from Rachel Fordham, and I can't wait to read more. To me, it is definitely a 5 star book, and I can't recommend it enough!