I got my first letter right at the beginning, and couldn't be happier, although I wish I didn't have to wait for the second one.
Inside the envelope
What arrives in your mailbox each month.
Each month, a hand-finished letter and lots of story keepsakes.
The letter
Ten pages of a hand-finished letter from Elizabeth. She writes to you the way she would write to her oldest friend.
The keepsakes
Small objects tucked beside each letter: two stickers, a bookmark, and other keepsakes from the world of the story.
The archive
Twelve envelopes, kept together, become the record of a year: the diary, the mystery, the village, and the widow who would not let it stay buried.
HOW IT WORKS
Four steps, twelve months of mail.
01.
Subscribe
Choose The Prepaid Story (paid once) or Month by Month (twelve charges, one a month).
02.
A letter arrives each month
The next chapter of the story, written as a letter and postmarked to your door.
03.
Open the keepsake
Tucked inside every envelope are some small things: two stickers, a bookmark, and other keepsakes from the world of the story.
04.
The story closes at twelve
Twelve envelopes arrive over twelve months. When the twelfth lands, the story is complete and the subscription ends.
The premise
An old diary. A small town that has been quiet for ninety-seven years.
Elizabeth is sixty-five. Her husband Walter died sixteen months ago. She has left her old life behind and moved to the small town of Whitfield to be near her daughter Lila and grandsons, into a house she bought below market and as-is.
The kitchen has not been updated since she was born. The attic is full of trunks and dressmaker's dummies and stacks of old magazines. Tucked under the round window, against the far wall, is a small wooden chest with a brass lock for which there is no key.
When Elizabeth finds the key, she finds the diary of a young woman named Eleanor Mae Hollis, who died in October 1929 under circumstances the town has been telling itself a polite lie about for ninety-seven years. The further she reads, the less the lie holds.
For twelve months, you receive Elizabeth's letters. She writes to you the way she would write to her oldest friend, the way people used to write before everyone got busy. Inside each envelope: her week, her feelings, her town, her growing book club of widows, her budding romance, and the keepsakes of a mystery a hundred years old, slowly opening.
Questions
Asked & answered.
When will my first letter arrive?
Letter One ships within 1-3 days of your order, and should take 2-5 days to arrive. The remaining eleven follow, one a month, shipped the first Monday of each month.
What if I'm not sure it's for me?
Try The Linden Lane Letters risk-free for 90 days. If the experience is not for you, contact us within 90 days for a full refund and cancellation
Can I cancel my subscription?
Month-by-month subscribers can cancel after any letter; the remaining envelopes simply stop. The Prepaid Story is a single payment for the complete arc and is covered by the ninety-day guarantee rather than partial cancellation.
What's the difference between Month by Month and the Prepaid Story?
They are the same story. Month by Month is twelve charges of $12.99, one each month. The Prepaid Story is a single payment of $129 for the complete arc, with the first envelope first in line to ship. The Prepaid Story gives you two months free off the monthly billing.
Can I gift this?
Yes. The Prepaid Story is well-suited as a gift, since it is paid in full at the time of purchase and arrives at your recipient's door without any further setup from them. At checkout, enter the recipient's mailing address as the shipping address.
Where do you ship?
Throughout the United States at launch.
Is this fiction or non-fiction?
The Linden Lane Letters is a novel told in letters. Elizabeth, Eleanor Mae Hollis, Whitfield, and the events of October 1929 are fiction. The keepsakes are made by hand and chosen to fit the world of the story.
What happens if I move or plan to move?
If you plan to move, simply email us your new address and we will make sure your story gets to you at your new address.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 16 reviews.
I truly enjoyed my first Postmarked Story! I am really looking forward to receiving the next one and seeing where the mystery leads.
I loved everything. 1. The letter is amazing. Well written, and engaging. I felt like the one reading a letter of a friend. 2. The stickers are gorgeous. 3. The recipe it's a lovely touch. I can't wait for next month's. Paula
So far, interesting story.
So I got my first letter a few weeks ago. It took me a few days to read because of my busy schedule. However, when I finally sat down and read it, I found it very intriguing. Again it was only the first letter and it's just setting things up, but I look forward to where it goes in the future. I will update my review as I get further in the story.
Love the story … can’t wait for the next letter!
I purposely saved this for a quiet afternoon when I could sit in a quiet house (no kids) and enjoy a cup of tea by the window. It was wonderful. I related so well to every detail. The house in the story felt like my dream home, and everything just fit. I wanted more immediately!
Absolutely love this idea! I've only gotten one letter to date, and I am loving it! The story already has me wanting more and can't wait til next month for the next installment!
I've read month 1 and month 2 is right here waiting for me. So far, the writing is engaging and relates to me at my stage of life. I like that and look forward to reading more.
Love the story … can’t wait til the next installment ….
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I really enjoyed the first “chapter” of the mystery and looking forward to the rest. It set the stage beautifully for Elizabeth’s story and what follows. I was so surprised that there were ten (!) pages in the first mailing and not one or two. And the stickers! Who doesn’t love stickers. Can’t wait for my next letter!
Great letter pulled me in right away and cannot wait until my next letter. After reading the first letter and all the other cool items I can truly say I am fully invested. So good and the recipe cannot wait to make it. I am looking forward to going through the seasons with The Linden Lane Letters. Going to by sister a subscription. :)
I connected to the main character immediately and felt totally immersed in this charming but unfamiliar town with her. I can’t wait to keep reading and uncover its secrets with her. And, I get to try out the recipe that came with the story while I wait for the next chapter!
[Pre-launch Reader Copy Review] The Linden Lane Letters captured my imagination and I just wanted to continue to read. I'm looking forward to the next letter.
[Pre-launch Reader Copy Review] The first four letters of the Linden Lane Letters have me hooked! Following the suspense of what was in the attic and the mystery surrounding it is a must read. Looking forward to unraveling what actually happened and following the developing relationship between the widow and the librarian Henry....