Continues the saga of the Whittaker family begun in the Alabaster Cross. Although Bryan has finally discovered the healing truth about his father - missionary legend Harold Whittaker - he continues to struggle to rebuild his damaged relationships with Helen (his older sister) and Carolyn (his ex-wife). Helen is battling her own demons as she fights to save her marriage to Pastor Rob Thompson. Although Bryan has turned his back on love - leaving missionary Dr. Diana Rhodes in the wilds of far western Amazon Basin - he still harbors a desperate hope they can rekindle their lost love. The Letter explores the many splendored beauty of life - joy and sorrow, love and laughter, as well as heartbreak and hope.