The Path Through the Coojong Trees

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Author
Leonie Kelsall
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Genre
Fiction
Released
01 July, 2025
ISBN
9781761470929

The Path Through the Coojong Trees

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Synopsis

Once upon a time, Natasha believed in love. At nineteen, her heart was captivated by a man who promised her the world, only to vanish, leaving her to carry the weight of shattered dreams - and the child she never expected.

A decade later, Natasha is focused on providing love and stability for her daughter, determined to break the cycle of poverty and trauma that haunted her own childhood. As they ease into the peaceful rhythms of Settlers Bridge, Natasha is drawn to the local mechanic, Hamish, whose quiet strength stirs feelings she hadn't thought she would ever experience again. Yet, despite this connection, Natasha can't shake the belief that moving on from her first love is impossible.

When her history and future abruptly collide, dividing the town that seems to provide sanctuary, Natasha must decide if she has the courage to take the path that offers love ... or whether the echoes of her past will destroy everything she has built.

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A Page-Turning Rural Romance: Read an Extract from The Path Through the Coojong Trees by Leonie Kelsall

Review | Extract

15 July 2025

A Page-Turning Rural Romance: Read an Extract from The Path Through the Coojong Trees by Leonie Kelsall

    Leonie Kelsall
    About the author

    Leonie Kelsall

    Leonie grew up in the South Australian country - initially on the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula in a tiny town where the school had a total enrolment of only eleven students, and later on a farm near the stunning Murray River. Her rural upbringing encouraged a love of books, for which she will be forever grateful. She couldn't wait to hit the bright lights of the big city when she graduated -- however, a few years working in government departments saw her longing to make her way back to the country. She now finds herself dividing her time between her professional counselling practice in the beautiful Adelaide Hills, and her childhood farm, which provides the setting for many of her stories.

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