In Letter Of Credit, we follow the poignant journey of Rotha, a young American girl grappling with the loss of both her parents. Throughout her sorrow, she finds solace in the presence of Mr. Digby-Southwode, a family friend from England. In what he believes is an act of kindness, Mr. Digby-Southwode commits Rotha to the care of her wealthy aunt, a woman with a dark past who wronged Rothas mother and deprived her of her rightful inheritance. As he returns to England to tend to his ailing father, Rotha is left to wonder Will her aunt treat her as she did her mother, or is there a glimmer of hope for redemption? And will Mr. Digby-Southwode ever return to America to reunite with Rotha? This tale unfolds with a modern tone that resonates deeply. - Summary by Stav Nisser, proof-listened by Kimberly Krause and Fiddlesticks
