The Letter
His career's in ruin. His life's on the line. But his desperation is about to lead him somewhere far more dangerous...
England, 1849. Grace Stratton arrives in the idyllic village of Lindenfell eager for a fresh start as companion to a wealthy spinster. The town's warm atmosphere and friendly inhabitants offer everything her isolated parsonage life never could. But when a mysterious stranger takes up residence, Grace begins to sense he's hiding something.
Dr. David Carbury is a man on the run. Accused of killing a patient with chloroform—a revolutionary drug he believes will transform medicine—he faces a trial that could end his career, and even his life. Desperate to buy time and gather evidence to prove his innocence, he flees to Lindenfell under an assumed identity. But he can't hide forever.
As Grace and David are drawn together, the attraction between them is undeniable. Yet David knows the truth will shatter any hope of a future—and when duty forces him back to London to face the consequences of his actions, Grace must decide how far she's willing to go for a man who deceived her.
But London holds dangers neither of them anticipated. And some threats are far more deadly than a courtroom...
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Awards

FHLCW Reader's Choice Award
Winner
2023

Readers' Favorite
Silver Medal
2024
No matter what a person has been forced to live through, or indeed has chosen to live like, God can cleanse, heal, and forgive even the most bitter, broken, and stained soul.
What Readers Are Saying
Edwina Kiernan's story alternates between two viewpoints, depicting David's and Grace's perspectives at intervals as they get to know each other and deal with their personal issues. It was exciting to learn what the characters didn't know about each other, like their undeclared feelings, by following the well-executed shifts in viewpoints. I loved the compelling protagonists. Both appear to be kind and respectful despite their struggles with deceit, forgiveness, and the law. Also, the narrative incorporates biblical messages that encourage readers to trust God in all situations. Essentially, The Letter is filled with brilliant, reader-friendly features: moderate pacing, profound lessons, compelling developments, likable characters, and more. Fans of historical fiction and suspenseful love stories are in for a treat! It's the type of book you read with your phone on Do Not Disturb because it is just that compelling!
Delightful story with plenty of action, a sweet romance, and an inspiring faith thread!
I found this book to be a delightful read. The details of Victorian life were interesting. The mystery surrounding the nephew was intriguing. And the obstacles to the developing romance between the young couple provided fascinating challenges along with some surprising twists.
If you enjoy Victorian romance with rich details and fascinating characters, you’ll want to put this book on your reading list.
I loved all the suspense and scenes that I didn't see coming! It was such a good book and I can't wait to read The Lamp, coming up next! So glad to have another author who can hold my attention from the first chapter all the way to the last one!
Movie worthy!
The story kept me on my toes. Just when I was comfortable a new twist came into play. Must read.
This book has all the elements of being a truly outstanding book… it did not disappoint. Christ filled in every way. Romance, intrigue and suspense! Don’t miss this one!
There are a few twists at the end of the book that heightens the intense feeling of the story. The trial is full of drama and surprises as David has faith that God will clear his name. Just as I thought the story was coming to a close, the author shocks me with one more tense scene. In the end our characters realize that telling the truth will “set you free”.
I couldn’t stop reading it. I appreciated the message of forgiveness and love. Very well done!





