Mount Gambier Library welcomes back best-selling Australian rural romance author, Leonie Kelsall with the launch of her latest novel The Path Through the Coojong Trees on Sunday 14 December at 11:00am.
With eight novels to her name, Leonie Kelsall is known for her evocative rural fiction that weaves together romance, family drama, and a deep appreciation for the Australian landscape. With a distinctive storytelling style that captures the heart and soul of country life, her novels resonate with readers who enjoy stories of resilience, love, and personal growth.
"The Path Through the Coojong Trees is another beautifully crafted rural story that will draw you in from the first page and keep you reading long into the night," City of Mount Gambier Community Development Coordinator Kristi Brooks said.
"In this moving and emotionally rich narrative, we follow Natasha, who was abandoned at nineteen by the man she loved, left to rebuild her life while raising their child alone. Ten years on, she is determined to create a stable future free from the hardship of her own upbringing. Just as she and her daughter settle into a calmer life, Natasha forms an unexpected connection with Hamish, the local mechanic, yet she struggles to let go of her past. When her history collides with her present and the town becomes divided, Natasha must choose between embracing a new chance at love or allowing old wounds to undo everything she has worked for."
Leonie’s previous visits to the Mount Gambier Library have drawn enthusiastic crowds, with readers eager to hear her insights into the writing process and the inspiration behind her much-loved novels, her witty humour has us in fits of laughter. Her return promises another engaging and entertaining event for fans and newcomers alike. - City of Mount Gambier Community Development Coordinator Kristi Brooks
This is a free event, and the last Mount Gambier Library author event for 2025. For bookings contact Mount Gambier Library on 8721 2540 or book online via the Library’s website.
Media contact: City of Mount Gambier Media and Communications Coordinator Sharny Mclean on 0413 798 327 smclean@mountgambier.sa.gov.au
