South Glengarry, Queen of Canada, promote new release Unborn Melody

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BAINSVILLE — She may be the Queen of Canada, and local historical fiction author Leah Lindeman is certainly busy.

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The married mother of seven from the small community of South Glengarry in Bainsville has been hitting up regional libraries and bookstores promoting Unborn Melody, Lindeman’s fifth release in what is now. Canadian Reminiscence Series.

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“The theme of unconditional love in the midst of human brokenness is fleshed out in my novel,” said Lindeman; Unborn Melody has Eleanor Mackenzie during World War II in 1943 on a quest for independence in the Northwest Territories – but it takes a dangerous turn.

A mysterious man offers a solution, forcing her down an unexpected path. Will she choose freedom or embrace unconditional love? In the background, the US military is building the “secret” Canol oil pipeline to fuel its defenses in the west, and the novel features the Dene First Nation.

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Lindeman, originally from Montreal, got serious about her craft when she started writing poetry at the age of 16. She described herself as a “fiery Latina, a history buff with a love of classic literature”—and slowly, quickly enjoyed success as an author.

Lindeman was just 24 when he released the first book in his series of reminiscences, Redeemed From the Ashes, which took him seven years to write and involved the Halifax Explosion of 1917. The book tour was memorable – it included lead to Halifax in 2017. , the 100th anniversary of the tragedy, and the Halifax Regional School Board ended up buying hundreds of copies of Redeemed From the Ashes.

An audio version of the book will be released next month, and in two weeks a paper version of the sequel, Ghost of My Heart – originally only an e-book – will be released.

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Poignant moments for the now 32-year-old, who home-schools her four oldest children and describes her move to the area years ago as having “iThe idyllic countryside of Eastern Ontario, where he dreams daily of the Scottish Highlands.”

And, Lindeman is gearing up for fun book releases, including one coming up at the Cornwall Public Library on May 25. She organized a scavenger hunt which is facilitated by the library between 12pm and 2pm and after all riddles and clues lead to discoveries. , the book launch will last until 4 p.m., when the prizes will be handed out.

Note that proceeds from the event will be donated Rachel’s Kids Park of Hope, opening later this spring in Cornwall.

Lindeman will be at the Cornwall Art Walk on June 28 and will also have a book launch at Red Cart Books at 812 Pitt St. in Cornwall on June 29 from 11am to 3pm and at SDG’s Lancaster branch. The library on July 18 between 6-8 p.m

For more information, visit leahlindeman.com or social media pages on Facebook (facebook.com/leahtlind), X @leahtlind or Instagram @leahtlind.

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