Fair Lawn, NJ - As Mother's Day approaches, Tin Box Letters is highlighting a different kind of gift option for families looking beyond flowers, candles, and one-day presents: a historical fiction story told through physical letters delivered by mail over the course of a year.
Finch and Hawk: The Klondike Letters, the debut story from Tin Box Letters (tinboxletters.com), is a historical fiction adventure told entirely through physical letters mailed to the recipient's home.
The story follows Elizabeth Byrd, a daredevil journalist writing under the pen name Paula Finch, and Tom Hawk, an idealistic prospector heading north during the Klondike Gold Rush. Each mailing contains diary entries, newspaper clippings, and personal letters of the characters, designed to feel like genuine artifacts from another era. Subscribers receive two mailings each month, with each envelope adding a new chapter to the story.
"Mother's Day often comes with the challenge of finding something that feels personal and memorable," says Alona Umansky, co-creator of Tin Box Letters. "We wanted to create an experience that continues beyond the holiday itself, something a person can look forward to, return to, and enjoy for a long time."
Each mailing in Finch and Hawk is designed to reflect the late 1890s world of the story, incorporating period-inspired visuals, letters, clippings, and light puzzle elements. Readers can simply follow the narrative as it arrives, while those who want to explore further can also visit the company's online Story Companion, which offers background on the history, daily life, and real-world events that shaped the Klondike era.
The format has also resonated with gift buyers looking for something distinctive to give to mothers and other family members who enjoy books, history, and hands-on experiences. One reviewer wrote: "I bought this for my Mom.... she absolutely loves that there are little snippets of mysteries to solve, and the information that comes with the letters to set the scene is amazing."
A Mother's Day gift subscription for the mom who has everything
Tin Box Letters is a perfect fit for moms who love historical fiction and period dramas, who keep a journal or prefer analog pleasures over screens, who are hard to shop for, or who simply deserve something that feels personal, not generic.
No special setup is required. Gift givers purchase a 12-month story subscription at tinboxletters.com, choose a start date, and receive a printable gift note to present on Mother's Day. The letters begin arriving shortly after, and keep coming, month after month.
About Tin Box Letters
Tin Box Letters is a family-owned company based in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Created by Alona Umansky and Aleksey Linetskiy, award-winning interactive experience creators. Tin Box Letters publishes original serialized stories told through physical letters delivered by mail. Blending narrative, historical research, and light puzzles, the company aims to bring back the experience of receiving meaningful letters and following a story as it unfolds over time.
Email: alona@tinboxletters.com
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Name
Tin Box Letters
Contact name
Alona Umansky
Contact address
PO Box 110
City
Fair Lawn
State
NJ
Zip
07410
Country
United States
Url
https://tinboxletters.com/
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