Elephant Walk
Language: English
Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016
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War is inevitable, with two enemies finding themselves fighting on the same side. But one wants peace, the other intent on murder With his Oxford days over, Harry Brigandshaw spends an idyllic summer at Purbeck Manor in the heart of the Dorset countryside and home to his friend Robert St Clair. Harry meets the young and impressionable Lucinda who falls madly in love with him but the love is not returned. Lucinda is to never forget.The utopia of summer comes crashing down when Harry receives a devastating telegram from Africa. He must return home. Immediately Together, Harry and Robert set sail for Rhodesia and to Harry's beloved Elephant Walk. What was a mapped out future has now been crushed.The years pass and 1914 approaches with England declaring war on Germany. With the conflict now in full swing and those closest to Harry enlisting in the army, Harry's brother is killed in action. Devastated, Harry enlists for vengeance. As he moves up the ranks, a past acquaintance from Oxford is also making a name for himself - the invincible killing machine, Fishy Braithwaite.Fishy becomes jealous and a burning hatred begins to simmer. The motive turns personal. Winning is not so important. But who is Fishy after? Who will he kill?Elephant Walk is the second book in the gripping Brigandshaw Chronicles historical fiction series with Peter Rimmer bringing to life the savagery and futility of war in Europe and the sheer beauty of Africa. If you like real-life people and their situations facing crises beyond their control, then you won't want to miss this next instalment of Peter Rimmer's saga.Buy>Elephant Walk and continue the Brigandshaw's journey of love and tragedy today>NEW EDITION APRIL 2019.…
Seller Inventory # 00094870068
- Title
- Elephant Walk
- Author
- Peter Rimmer
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1535098430
- ISBN 13
- 9781535098434
- Series
- Book 2 of 16: The Brigandshaw Chronicles
In the shadow of empire, love and loyalty collide.
When Oxford geology graduate Harry Brigandshaw arrives at Purbeck Manor in 1907, he brings with him the sun-scorched memories of Africa and dreams of mineral exploration.
The ancient estate of the St Clair family—once lords of all they surveyed, now reduced to "genteel poverty"—becomes the backdrop for Harry’s journey into the heart of a fading aristocracy.
The striking beauty of fifteen-year-old Lucinda St Clair captivates Harry, while the tragic figure of Richard, the damaged heir, serves as a reminder of the cost of preserving bloodlines. As Harry becomes immersed in the eccentric household—complete with a pig-obsessed baron, a tipsy grandmother, and the mysterious Great Aunt Nut—he finds himself questioning where he truly belongs.
As the British Empire declines and Africa calls him back, Harry must reconcile his colonial roots with his growing attachment to this peculiar family. Amid moonlit walks and eerie sounds in the night, Harry discovers that the wilderness of the human heart may be the most challenging terrain he will ever explore.
Amidst England’s fading aristocracy, Harry must navigate love, duty, and a world far from home. Elephant Walk is the second book in the Brigandshaw Chronicles, where family, adventure, and destiny intertwine.
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Brigandshaw Brilliance - I want a mini series!
Peter Rimmer has captured the link between the old colonialism of the African continent and the wild, new and vibrant emerging continent, linking the history back to European stories that I know. He has shown up the craziness of the world we came from, the forced moral fibre and the flawed value system that existed for hundreds of years and is still manifesting itself today. Elephant Walk is a great read and kept me away from my sleep for three days. I wish you could write faster.
Africa's Storyteller
WOW, I've read everything released by Peter Rimmer and hope he moves on with releasing the next in the series...
His scope of the political machinations in Africa are awesome and insightful. He has shown himself to be my "next" Wilbur Smith, so write on.... Sir! Enjoy Africa for all of us.
Love it
Historical fictional novel which encapsulates the First World War, England, Africa the English upper and lower classes. Loved it. If you enjoy Wilbur Smith you will enjoy this but without the real gore. Definitely recommend.
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