Review: The Letter Tree

The Letter Tree by Rachel Fordham
My rating: 💛💛💛💛

Rachel Fordham again won me over with her deep, intriguing characters, a family feud almost Romeo and Juliet style, and a leading lady captive in a father’s grief who just wanted to break free.

Laura and Isaac were such dynamic characters. I loved that we had POV’s from both of them. Laura had captured my heart early on, but Isaac with his desire to be more than what was expected and romantic deep side totally stole my heart.

I loved the letter tree and how it gave the characters a safe haven to share their thoughts and feelings. I was also happy that Laura saw through the falseness of Alex and was part of getting to the truth vs just being the damsel in distress waiting to be saved.

The plot around who Axel was and what he was up to and the mystery around the feud and how Laura’s mom and Isaac’s uncle were involved, kept me turning the pages.

I enjoyed every moment I spent in the lives of Laura and Isaac.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*


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About the book:

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 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

About the author:

Rachel Fordham has long been fascinated by all things historical or in the words of her children “old stuff”.

Often the historical trivia she discovers is woven into her children's bedtime tales. Despite her love for good stories she didn’t attempt writing a novel until her husband challenged her to do so (and now she’s so glad he did). Since that time she’s often been found typing or researching while her youngest child naps or frantically writing plot twists while she waits in the school pick-up line. In addition to her passion for storytelling she enjoys reading, being outdoors and seeing new places. Rachel lives with her husband and children on an island in Washington state.

Learn more about current projects at rachelfordham.com