Three Women. One Montana Winter.
A Secret That Could Kill Them All.
Receive 24 historical letters over 48 weeks telling the story of three frontier women who exposed a deadly conspiracy—delivered to your mailbox on aged paper with period-authentic inserts, exactly as if you were reading them in 1889.
What This Is
"I found these letters in a root cellar on my family's ranch.
They changed how I understand courage, friendship,
and what women were capable of on the frontier."
— Callie McAllister
I found them buried in my root cellar.
A rusted tin box. Twenty-four letters. Three women's voices reaching across 135 years with a story so compelling I couldn't stop reading—and I've spent the last year making sure you can experience it too.
My name is Callie McAllister, and I'm a 5th-generation Montanan living on the same land my ancestors homesteaded in 1879. Last spring, while repairing our old root cellar, I discovered something extraordinary: the hidden letters of three women who changed history in a small Montana town that no longer exists.
These aren't novels. They're not fiction dressed up as history.
These are real letters—transcribed, carefully preserved, and now shared with you exactly as they were written. Letters that document how a widow, a saloon keeper, and a mail-order bride uncovered a deadly conspiracy and refused to disappear.
This is their story. And for the next 48 weeks, it can be yours.
What You'll Receive
Every two weeks for one year, you'll receive:
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The Letter
A reproduction of a historical letter on premium ivory paper, sealed with wax, exactly as the originals appeared when written in 1889.
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Historical Insert
Authentic inserts recreating the artifacts these women enclosed—pressed wildflowers, reproduced maps, vintage playing cards, period-authentic items.
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Personal Notes
Callie's personal notes framing each letter, connecting past to present, revealing what happened next.
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Three Voices
Rotating perspectives from three unforgettable women: Maeve (the widow), Ruby (the saloon keeper), and Lottie (the bride).
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Complete Story Arc
A complete story arc across 24 letters—mysteries revealed, justice served, lives rebuilt.
Each letter is a standalone treasure. Together, they're an epic you won't be able to put down.
A Glimpse Into the Story
Letter 1: The Cursed Land
May 14th, 1889
Maeve Callahan arrives at her inherited homestead to find her husband already buried and a town that wants her gone. When she discovers Spanish gold coins hidden beneath her floorboards, she realizes Thomas didn't die in an accident—he was murdered. And she might be next.
Letter 2: The Queen of Hearts
May 18th, 1889
Ruby Hale runs the only saloon in Sagebrush Hollow. Her partner vanished two years ago, and no one seemed to care. When she overhears ranch hands planning Maeve's "accident," she makes a decision: reach out to the widow, or watch another person disappear.
Letter 3: The Bride Who Waited
June 3rd, 1889
Lottie Voss married Jacob three days before he left on a cattle drive. He promised to return in six weeks. That was eight weeks ago. When she discovers his horse returned without him—and no one will investigate—she walks into Ruby's saloon looking for answers.
Three women with missing men. One small town with too many secrets.
Over the next 24 letters, you'll follow Maeve, Ruby, and Lottie as they:
🖋️ Uncover a 30-year conspiracy built on murder and greed
🖋️ Ride into forbidden hills searching for hidden gold
🖋️ Rescue prisoners from a sealed mine where men have been disappearing for decades
🖋️ Face down corrupt sheriffs, powerful ranchers, and a mastermind who's killed to protect her empire
🖋️ Testify at a trial that will change Montana Territory forever
🖋️ Build something beautiful from the wreckage of trauma
This isn't a gentle story. It's raw, real, and unflinching. But it's also hopeful—a testament to what ordinary women can do when they refuse to be silenced.
Why This Matters
These letters matter because:
📌 They show women as they really were—complex, flawed, courageous, and fully human
📌 They document a piece of Western history that's been overlooked: how women shaped frontier justice
📌 They prove that ordinary people can change systems that seem impossible to fight
📌 They're beautifully written—literary quality meets historical authenticity
📌 They make history visceral and immediate, not distant and abstract
This subscription matters because:
✨ Physical mail is intimate in ways digital never can be
✨ Anticipation builds as you wait for each letter—just like the characters waited
✨ Holding aged paper and authentic artifacts makes history tangible
✨ The bi-weekly pacing creates a ritual, a rhythm, something to look forward to
✨ You're supporting the preservation and sharing of women's frontier stories
Meet the Women
Maeve Callahan, 26
The Widow
Practical. Stubborn. Fiercely intelligent. Maeve came West as a mail-order bride expecting a quiet life homesteading. Instead, she inherited cursed land, hidden gold, and a murder mystery. She could have fled. She stayed and fought.
Her journey: From frightened widow to fierce advocate for justice.
Her voice: Controlled, observant, sharp when threatened.
Her strength: Refusing to accept injustice, even when everyone says she should.
Ruby Hale, 32
The Saloon Keeper
Sharp-tongued. Street-smart. Protective. Ruby runs the Silver Dollar Saloon, pours drinks, deals cards, and sees everything. When her partner vanished two years ago, the town said "accidents happen." Ruby never believed it—and meeting Maeve gave her the ally she needed to dig for truth.
Her journey: From cynical survivor to leader of a movement.
Her voice: Sardonic, unfiltered, brutally honest.
Her strength: Building community from outcasts, protecting the vulnerable.
Lottie Voss, 22
The Bride
Young. Scared. Rapidly becoming dangerous. Lottie traveled from Pennsylvania to marry a stranger and build a new life. When her husband vanished days after their wedding, everyone told her to move on. Instead, she learned to shoot, to investigate, and to fight for the man she barely knew but refused to abandon.
Her journey: From naive girl to woman who shoots to protect her family.
Her voice: Hopeful turning fierce, introspective, emotionally honest.
Her strength: Growing courage despite fear, choosing love over safety.
What Subscribers Are Saying
"Couldn't Wait to Read"
"I've never been so obsessed with checking my mailbox. When Letter 7 arrived, I called in sick to work so I could read it immediately."
— Sarah M., Portland
"Worth Treasuring Forever"
"These aren't just letters. They're artifacts. I keep them in a special box and I've read some of them five times."
— Emma R., Denver
"Perfect for Book Clubs"
"I bought this for myself. Then I bought subscriptions for my mother, my sister, and my book club. We all read together and discuss via Zoom. It's become our tradition."
— Jennifer K., Austin
"Authenticity in Every Detail"
"The attention to detail is incredible. The paper, the wax seal, the inserts—everything feels authentic. You can tell Callie truly cares about honoring these women's stories."
— Michael T., Boston
About the Frontier Letters
I never expected to become a storyteller.
I'm a rancher first—5th generation on this land, running cattle with my husband, homeschooling our two kids, keeping bees, and failing spectacularly at sourdough (my great-grandmother would be ashamed).
But when I found that tin box in the root cellar, something shifted. These letters demanded to be shared. These voices deserved to be heard. And I had the land, the lineage, and the stubborn determination to make it happen.
That's why I started The Frontier Letters—to share the stories that history tried to bury. Stories from women who built the American West with courage, grit, and voices that refused to stay silent.
Shadows of Sagebrush Hollow is our first series. Over the next 48 weeks, you'll receive all 24 letters exactly as I found them—transcribed onto aged paper, sealed with red wax, delivered with the same inserts Maeve, Ruby, and Lottie included in the originals. The originals—fragile after 135 years—remain carefully preserved in my family archives.
What you'll receive are faithful reproductions on premium ivory paper, the same quality these women would have used when they wrote in 1889. Every word is exact. Every artifact is carefully recreated. The experience honors both the past and the present—connecting you to their voices while respecting the fragility of history.
I use modern tools to help me work faster—because there are so many stories to share and not enough hours in the day. But I pour my heart into every envelope I seal. I want you to feel what I felt when I opened that tin box: the electric thrill of connecting across time with women who walked this same earth, breathed this same Montana air, and left their stories waiting to be found.
This is their legacy. And now it can be yours.
— Callie McAllister
Founder, The Frontier Letters
Sagebrush Ranch, Montana
The Details
What is Costs
$229 $179 for one full year (24 bi-weekly letters)
SAVE $50 - Launch Subscriber Pricing
That's $7.46 per letter—less than a movie ticket for an experience you'll treasure for life.
This introductory rate is available for a limited time. Early subscribers lock in this price permanently, even as we expand with new series.
What's Included
▸ 24 letter reproductions on premium cotton ivory paper
▸ Period-authentic inserts with select letters (pressed flowers, maps, vintage items, reproductions)
▸ Callie's framing notes with each letter
▸ Wax-sealed envelopes
▸ A complete 48-week story arc
▸ Access to our subscriber community (optional)
Shipping
▸ Free shipping within the US
▸ International shipping available (additional $49/year)
Guarantee
Not feeling it after the first three letters? Let me know and I'll refund your subscription—no questions asked. You can keep the letters you've received.
When It Starts
Your subscription begins on the next scheduled mailing date after you sign up.
Letters ship on the 1st and 15th of each month—timed to the new moon phases, just like the women of Sagebrush Hollow would have sent mail. After that, expect a new letter every two weeks like clockwork.
If you subscribe after the cutoff for the current mailing, your first letter will arrive in the next cycle. The anticipation makes opening that first envelope even sweeter.
Example:
▸ Sign up on March 3rd → Letter #1 ships March 15th
▸Sign up on March 18th → Letter #1 ships April 1st
You'll receive email confirmation with your specific start date and complete shipping schedule when you subscribe.
FAQ
Q: What is The Frontier Letters?
The Frontier Letters is a subscription service that delivers historical fiction through authentic, physical letters. Each series follows different characters and stories from the American frontier. Shadows of Sagebrush Hollow is our first series, set in 1889 Montana Territory. Future series will explore other times and places across the frontier West.
Q: Are these real letters or fiction?
These letters are based on real documents I discovered, transcribed for readability while preserving the original voices and historical accuracy. Think of it as curated history—real stories, real women, presented in a way that honors both authenticity and storytelling.
Q: Why aren't the letters aged or yellowed?
The original letters from 1889 are yellowed and fragile after 135 years. But when Maeve, Ruby, and Lottie wrote them, they used fresh ivory paper—the standard writing paper of their time. I've chosen to reproduce them on the same quality ivory paper they would have used, rather than artificially aging them. This honors the moment these letters were written: when the paper was new, the ink was fresh, and their stories were unfolding in real time. The premium 100% cotton paper gives you the authentic experience of holding correspondence exactly as it appeared in 1889.
Q: What if I miss a letter or move?
Email me! I track every subscriber carefully. If you miss a letter, I'll resend it. If you move, just update your address and we'll adjust your delivery schedule.
Q: Can I buy this as a gift?
Absolutely! Gift subscriptions are one of our most popular options. I include a beautiful welcome card explaining what they'll receive.
Q: Is this appropriate for younger readers?
The letters deal with mature themes—murder, violence, trauma—but nothing gratuitous. I'd recommend ages 16+ or mature teens who love historical fiction and true crime.
Q: Do I have to read them in order?
Yes! This is a serialized story. Each letter builds on the previous ones. Don't skip ahead—you'll spoil the mystery.
Q: What happens after the 24 letters?
The Shadows of Sagebrush Hollow story concludes with Letter 24, but Maeve, Ruby, and Lottie's stories don't end there. I'm developing new series that follow each woman into the next chapters of their lives:
▸ Ruby's next decade building the Silver Dollar into the heart of a changing Montana
▸ Maeve's journey from widow to cattle baroness on Widow's Watch
▸ Lottie's legacy raising Hope and teaching the next generation of frontier women
Current subscribers get first access to announcements and early bird pricing for new series.
Want to be notified when the next series launches? You'll automatically be added to our insider list when you subscribe.
Ready to Uncover the Truth?
For the next 48 weeks, three women will write to you from 1889.
They'll tell you about murder and gold, conspiracy and courage, survival and sisterhood. They'll make you angry, make you cry, make you believe that ordinary people can change the world.
Their story begins with Letter 1.
Your journey begins the moment you subscribe.
Your first letter ships on the next scheduled mailing date. Cancel anytime within the first month for a full refund.
P.S. — The tin box held exactly 24 letters. I found them in a specific order, tied with ribbon, meant to be read as a story. That's how you'll receive them—in the exact sequence these women intended. Don't miss the beginning.
The Frontier Letters
Historical Fiction Letters from the American West
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