At the beginning of each month receive one beautifully packaged Snail Mail letter from The Inksters centered on the theme of “Royal Diaries for grown ups.” Each letter features one lesser-known, real-life royal from history with an interesting story to tell. Every letter reflects that royal’s life, times, and aesthetic.

Letters include:

• A short story written by published author Tess Hunter

• A high-quality reproduction of an original piece of art by Tess Hunter

• Replica letters of the royal’s correspondence

• A photo/portrait of the featured royal

• A brief biography of the featured royal

• A Spotify playlist to listen to while you read

• A pressed flower

• A recipe card from the featured royal’s kitchen

• And more

November’s letter features Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon — the woman who would later become “The Queen Mother.” Elizabeth famously rejected Prince Albert’s marriage proposals twice, before eventually accepting on his third attempt. Elizabeth was possibly in love with another and feared the royal spotlight — even though, at the time, Prince Albert had an elder brother and little chance of ascending to the throne. This story imagines how Elizabeth might have finally overcome her qualms to marry the man who would, eventually, become King George VI.