Wings Above the Mallee

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An entrancing new rural romance from the bestselling author of A Homestead in the Eucalypts.

Forced away from the outback she both loves and loathes, bush pilot Amelia Fraser has lost everything - except her compassion. Running from tragedy, she finds herself in Settlers Bridge, determined never to let anyone get close to her again.

Widower Heath Brennan has channelled his grief into anger and self-recrimination. Haunted by the death of his wife, he is a recluse, grappling with anguish. Meanwhile, his nineteen-year-old daughter Charlee is battling her own demons. Once the perfect child, now her rage forms an impenetrable barrier between them.

When Amelia and Heath meet within the treacherous cross-currents of grief and guilt, are they doomed to clip each other's wings and send themselves spiralling

Wings Above the Mallee is a poignant tale of loss, love and a turbulent journey towards redemption.

Praise for Leonie Kelsall:

'A great summer read-romance, drama and laughs ... from one of Australia's best rural romance writers.' Woman's Day on The Blue Gum Camp

'An exceptional read that I couldn't put down!' Ms G's Bookshelf on The Homestead in the Eucalypts

The Homestead in the Eucalypts connects and compliments place and people beautifully [and] shows how emotions and the journey of love cut across all generations ... authentically captured with finesse and polish ...' HappyValley BooksRead

'With complex and endearing characters who will steal your heart away, these unputdownable books will have you turning the pages long into the night.' Karly Lane, bestselling author of For Once In My Life

'Leonie Kelsall is my go-to when I want a gutsy rural fiction read.' Darry Fraser, author of The Milliner of Bendigo

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

'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

Author Bio

Raised initially in a tiny, no-horse town on South Australia's Fleurieu coast, then in the slightly more populated wheat and sheep farming land at Pallamana, Lonie is a country girl through and through. Growing up without a television, she developed a love of reading before she reached primary school, swiftly followed by a desire to write. Pity the poor teachers who received chapters of creative writing instead of a single page!

Lonie 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. An animal rescuer and carer, she now divides her time between the lush Adelaide Hills, the location of her professional counselling practice, and the stark, arid beauty of the family farm at Pallamana, which provides both the setting for many of her stories and a refuge for the rescues that can't be released. Follow her social media for an overload of the fluffy, fleecy, furred and feathered inhabitants of her home and heart.

Leonie is the bestselling author of The Farm at Peppertree Crossing, The Wattle Seed Inn, The River Gum Cottage, The Willow Tree Wharf, The Blue Gum Camp and The Homestead in the Eucalypts.