The Letter: The gripping, moving and heart-wrenching Million Copy Bestseller of war, courage and love

Name: The Letter: The gripping, moving and heart-wrenching Million Copy Bestseller of war, courage and love
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (106229 reviews)
Author: Kathryn Hughes

by Kathryn Hughes

Romance Historical Fiction

4.3 (106,229)

4.3 stars from 106,229 reviews. One of the highest rated Romance books we track.

396 pages~6.6 hr readPublished 2015-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to stories where ordinary objects unlock extraordinary transformations, especially when they bridge past and present.
You want a book that doesn't shy away from domestic abuse but centres hope and human connection as the antidote.
You appreciate dual timelines that slowly reveal how two lives were meant to intersect, with genuine emotional payoff rather than melodrama.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plot-driven thrillers where tension builds relentlessly. This is character-focused and meditative, especially in its opening chapters.
You're uncomfortable with themes of domestic violence, even when handled with care and ultimately transcended by the narrative.
You dislike sentimental prose or stories that wear their emotions openly. This book doesn't hide its heart.

About this book

The Letter tells the story of two women whose paths are destined to cross, and how one woman's devastation leads to the other's salvation. Tina Craig works long hours and volunteers at a charity shop to save money and escape her violent husband. While sorting through a second-hand suit, she discovers an old, sealed letter. When she opens and reads it, the discovery alters the course of her life forever. Billy Stirling, believing he has been a fool, writes a letter on 4th September 1939 in hopes of putting things right. His letter changes his future in ways he cannot imagine. The novel explores themes of war, courage, and love, following how these two lives become connected through a single piece of correspondence.

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Price has dropped 11 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 178 days. Typically stays discounted for 16 days.

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Currently around #15K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 24% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.3★ from 106,229 reviews

Gaining approximately 88 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.3 over the tracking period.

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