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The Willow Tree Wharf

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The Willow Tree Wharf by Leonie Kelsall is a heartfelt romance set in rural Australia. The story revolves around two main characters who are drawn together by unexpected circumstances. As they confront their past wounds and secrets, they discover the transformative power of love and healing amidst scenic countryside backgrounds.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to heartwarming romances with a touch of mystery set in charming rural landscapes. It offers a beautiful blend of love, personal growth and small-town charm, perfect for anyone who appreciates tales of resilience and hope where characters find solace and strength in unexpected places.

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An intriguing new rural romance from the best-selling author of The River Gum Cottage.

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Samantha, owner of Settlers Bridge cafe Ploughs and Pies, is short on confidence and big on regrets. Married young to fill the void left by an unhappy childhood, she still works in the same small town where she grew up, too filled with self-doubt and insecurity to ever risk spreading her wings. Yet will the end of her abusive marriage force her to start anew?

City restaurateur Pierce di Angelis knows what it is to have his career and family ripped away. However, a chance encounter with the intriguing Samantha ignites his passion, and together they concoct a plan for a destination restaurant.

But, with their personalities like oil and water, will old hurts and hidden truths destroy the new business before it's afloat?

Praise for Leonie Kelsall:

Warm, witty and brimming with big-hearted country characters, renovations and romance. A fabulous, feel-good rural read! - Maya Linnell, bestselling author of Magpie's Bend

A welcome return that offers plenty of happiness, fun and heartbreak...with a wonderful message about letting go, seizing the day and embracing all experiences on offer...I highly recommend. - Mrs B's Book Reviews

Written with warmth, humour and sincerity, offering appealing characters and an engaging story...a lovely read, sure to satisfy. - Book'd Out

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The Willow Tree Wharf by Leonie Kelsall is a heartwarming romance that has received positive feedback for its engaging and emotive storytelling. Readers have praised the author’s ability to craft realistic characters and the vivid depiction of rural settings, adding authenticity to the narrative. It's appreciated for blending romance with themes of self-discovery and healing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761066092

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 534g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Raised initially in a tiny coastal town on the Fleurieu Peninsula, then on a wheat and sheep farm in the Murraylands, LΓ©onie is a South Australian country girl through and through. Growing up riding horses and motorbikes (and, possibly, her parents' nerves!) she developed a love of reading before she reached primary school, thanks to her parents' TV ban.


LΓ©onie entertained a brief fantasy of moving to the big city (well, Adelaide!), but within months the lure of the open spaces and big sky country summoned her home. Now she splits her time between the stark, arid beauty of the family farm at Pallamana, and her home and counselling practice in the lush Adelaide Hills. Leonie is the bestselling author of The Farm at Peppertree Crossing, The Wattle Seed Inn, The River Gum Cottage and The Willow Tree Wharf.

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