A Glimpse into Léonie Kelsall’s The Path Through the Coojong Trees

There’s a particular kind of magic in Léonie Kelsall’s storytelling—where broken pasts meet second chances and small towns become the backdrop for healing, growth, and unexpected love. Her latest novel, The Path Through the Coojong Trees, is another stirring rural read that will tug at your heartstrings and keep you turning pages well into the night.

In this poignant and emotionally layered tale, we meet Natasha—once a hopeful teenager, now a fiercely protective single mother doing her best to create a better future for her daughter. When she arrives in the welcoming community of Settlers Bridge, Natasha hopes for nothing more than peace and a fresh start. But as the past resurfaces in ways she never imagined, she's faced with choices that could either open her heart or unravel everything she’s worked so hard to build.

With her trademark warmth and insight, Kelsall explores the weight of early heartbreak, the strength of maternal love, and the difficult, beautiful path to forgiveness. It’s a book about letting go of what once was—and being brave enough to embrace what could be.

Ready to walk the path with Natasha? Here’s a sneak peek at chapter one!

The Path Through the Coojong Trees is available at all good bookstores from 1 July 2025.