The story behind the letters

The story behind the letters

Some things arrive and change the shape of your day.

A letter is one of them.

Not a bill. Not a circular. Something written just for you — warm, unhurried, full of life. You make a cup of tea. You sit down. And for a little while, the world outside can wait.

That's what Elsie-Rose sends you every month.

She lives on Rhubarb Lane, in a small village tucked along the North Norfolk coastline — the kind of place where everyone knows everyone, and secrets have a way of surfacing eventually. There are characters on Rhubarb Lane who will make you laugh, make you gasp, and make you feel like you've known them for years. Mrs Symington-Smythe alone is worth the price of the stamp.

Her letters are full of it: the everyday, the funny, the quietly extraordinary.

But something is shifting in Elsie-Rose's world.

She went out for vegetables one afternoon and came home with a mystery. One she didn't ask for. One that's slowly unravelling everything she thought she knew about her own story.

Letter by letter, month by month, you'll be right there with her as it unfolds.

You don't just read her letters. You live them with her.

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Sylvia

"It made my day to receive this beautiful and imaginative letter and collection of goodies and delights. I rediscovered the feeling of wonder I had as a child. I can't wait for the next letter now, as I am curious how the story will progress! I have put the watercolour artwork on my wall and it reawakens a feeling of creativity from my past."

★★★★★ Jackie Guest: "It lifted my spirits and the words made me cry. Your beautiful letter was just what I needed. Can't wait to receive my next one x"
★★★★★ Alison Martin: "It's all so beautifully done, from the bright orange envelope that really stands out to the little wrapped package carefully sealed. The watercolour print, the wax seal, the pretty orange flowers on the paper — it's just so gorgeous. I'm looking forward to the next instalment!"
★★★★★ John R, Cheshunt: "I purchased this for my mum for Mother's Day — WOW! She hasn't stopped talking about Elsie-Rose. It's like she got back in touch with a long lost friend. Such an unusual gift, great value and really well presented. Thank you Rhubarb Lane."

Janet H, Norwich

"A touch of cosy nostalgia. The watercolour print set the scene as I was drawn into the nostalgic world of Rhubarb Lane. The little surprise gift was so cute and the overall presentation beautiful and well thought out. I'd definitely recommend this as a great, original gift for the loved ones in your life."

Dyllan

"Absolutely love receiving these. Both nicely wrapped and stamped with a wax seal. Like reading a letter from a grandmother or aunt."

Kallistheni Papadopoulos

"I've absolutely been loving my subscription. It's one of the best I've received."

Mrs Elaine F

"Loved my first letter. It really did read as if wrote to me by a friend and I can't wait to read all her future letters and find out what's been going on in Norfolk. Having visited a few times on holiday I can picture the beaches and scenery as I read the letter. Took me back to the fun of childhood pen pals"