The Farm at Peppertree Crossing

Name: The Farm at Peppertree Crossing
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781760879617
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By Leonie Kelsall

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The Farm at Peppertree Crossing by Leonie Kelsall is a heartwarming romance that follows the journey of a city-dwelling woman who inherits a dilapidated farm in rural Australia. As she attempts to transform the estate into a thriving business, she also discovers deeper connections with the local community and forms unexpected relationships. Embracing change and overcoming personal hurdles, she finds love and a sense of belonging she didn't know she needed.
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Everything you want in rural romance - heart, humour and hope. - Sandie Docker, author of the much-loved The Kookaburra Creek Cafe

An unexpected inheritance, a traumatic past, and a family whose secrets are kept by the town.

After a fractured childhood spent in foster homes, city-girl Roni has convinced herself that she has no need of anyone - other than her not-as-tough-as-he-looks rescued street cat, Scritches, and her unborn baby.

Despite facing a bleak future, Roni distrusts the news of a bequest from an unknown aunt, Marian Nelson. But, out of options, she and Scritches leave Sydney behind, bound for the 800-acre property on the edge of the wheat belt of South Australia.

However, this is no simple inheritance. With everything at stake, Roni must learn to believe in the truth of Marian's most important lesson: everyone deserves love.

A captivating story of family, friendship, and forgiveness.

...authentic, insightful and sensitive in the right places. - Mrs B's Book Reviews

Leonie Kelsall's skilful portrayal of life on the land and the people who live it comes alive. An absolute gem of a book! - Blue Wolf Reviews

...combines both the dark and light elements of this story to create something so appealing. - Jackie Smith Writes

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760879617

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 394g

Pages: 456

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Fiction General Fiction Leonie Kelsall New Zealand and Australia Published Romance

About the Author

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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