The Lost Letters of Aisling: A Novel

In the novel "The Letter Box," Rainey's grandmother makes a request to return to Ireland, where she discovers a collection of 70-year-old letters. These letters reveal a story of family, friendship, and love, and the healing that comes from letting go of secrets.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 303 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2024
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In a captivating novel by the bestselling author of "The Lighthouse Keeper," a woman confronts the past she fled, embarking on a journey of unforgettable love and indomitable courage. Rainey's grandmother, with a startling request, takes her back to Ireland, the country she left after World War II. Despite their close bond, Rainey knows little about her grandmother's secrets. As they arrive at Aisling, the majestic estate on the southern coast of Ireland where her grandmother was raised, Rainey discovers a collection of seventy-year-old letters in a trunk.

Dublin, 1945. The Germans surrender, and celebrations fill the streets. Fourteen-year-old Evie meets her best friend, Harding McGovern, a spirited girl with a penchant for adventure. Years later, they grow closer, becoming more like sisters as rumors circulate that Harding is involved in the black market trade, a source of wealth that could lead her to a dream life in America but also pose significant danger. Evie is torn between uncertainty and loyalty, determined to stand by Harding, no matter the cost.

As Rainey uses the letters to reunite her grandmother with the past, a profound story of family, friendship, and love unfolds. It explores the healing power of letting go of secrets and the enduring bonds that tie generations together. Through their journey, Rainey and Evie discover the strength of their connection and the courage it takes to face the truth, ultimately finding solace and redemption in the embrace of their shared history.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 139 x 215 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662513664