LEONIE KELSALL ‘I USUALLY HAVE THREE DOGS AT MY FEET AS I WRITE’

Animals, imperfect romantic heroes and love for her community keeps this rural romance author inspired

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Tell us the elevator pitch for The Windmill In The Silver Gums...

Indi Jaensch is fighting to save her family farm from drought, debt and ruthless agribusiness competition. A century earlier, 19-year-old Rose seeks adventure on a rural property during WWI, only to battle prejudice and isolation as German-Australian families are ostracised and labelled enemies on home soil. As past and present collide, two courageous women separated by generations must find the strength to protect everything they hold dear in an epic story of resilience, family, betrayal and love.

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