The Letter
She wants a new life. He’s in danger of losing his.
Restless and ready for a change, Grace Stratton gladly accepts the opportunity to leave her remote parsonage home to serve as a wealthy spinster’s companion in the idyllic country town of Lindenfell. Its warm atmosphere and friendly inhabitants sooth Grace’s lonely heart. But when a mysterious stranger arrives, she soon discovers things aren’t always what they seem.
Convinced chloroform will revolutionise the medical world, Dr. David Carbury frequently administers it to his London patients — until one of them dies. Facing a grave trial to prove his innocence and defend a drug most people view as poisonous, he makes hasty plans to buy time to bolster his case. But he wasn’t expecting to face an even deadlier challenge.
As attraction sparks not long after they meet, Grace soon suspects he’s hiding something, and David knows he can’t run from the truth forever.
But neither of them could imagine the sinister threat lurking just around the corner…
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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 People 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!
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