Two men: one broken, the other, a vicious drunk. Can either man let go of their past without self-destructing?The insanity of the Great War is finally over. But for Harry Brigandshaw raw grief and anger consumes his every waking hour. Mostly to run away from himself, Harry journeys with Barend Oosthuizen deep into the African bush and on to the Skeleton Coast in search of diamonds.It is several, lonely years before Harry eventually returns to Elephant Walk, having long parted from Barend. An unexpected letter awaits Harry’s return and yet again his life is thrown into turmoil!Forced to return to England, Harry immerses himself in 1920 London where beautiful, seductive women snare the wealthy, cut-throat deals are made, and hedonism plays out in the supper clubs and theatres. Conversely, Barend wends his way to the gold mines of South Africa where violence and booze are the order of the day.But, Elephant Walk and Africa are always calling where only the mad go out in the midday sun. Both men are lured back and the madness is about to begin all over again.There’s always a price to pay. Who will it be, Harry or Barend?Mad Dogs and Englishmen is the third in the gripping Brigandshaw Chronicles historical fiction series with Peter Rimmer drawing us into the wilds of Africa and the roaring 20s of London. Don’t miss this next instalment of Peter Rimmer’s family saga.

Mad Dogs and Englishmen: The Brigandshaw Chronicles Book 3

Literature & Fiction

Rimmer, Peter

British & Irish

Kamba Limited

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.

Elephant Walk: The Brigandshaw Chronicles Book 2

Literary

The Boer War. Two best friends. Divided by war.For fans of Wilbur Smith's Courtney Series, Ken Follett's Kingsbridge novels, Jeffrey Archer's Clifton Chronicles and books from Tony Park, comes an electrifying series with a family you won't want to forget.\nYoung Seb Brigandshaw arrives at the Cape of Good Hope having been exiled from his beloved home. He defied his tyrannical father, The Captain. Meeting the Boer hunter Tinus Oosthuizen on arrival the two forms an unlikely friendship. They travel into the vast hinterland of southern Africa where a new life is carved from a savage land.\nResourceful and well-adjusted Seb falls in love with Africa. The past has been left behind and the simplicity of life is a balm to his soul. But the days of peace are numbered. The vindictive seaman Shanks has travelled to the new colony on a mission to wreak havoc. A mission that threatens to destroy everything that Seb has built. The past has come to haunt him. But it is not only Shanks. A bitter, deadly war is looming. And two friends will be pitted against each other.\nThe stakes are high. What will it take for Seb to protect all that he holds dear?

Echoes from the Past: The Brigandshaw Chronicles Book 1

Just the Memory of Love (The African Book Collection)

Genre Fiction

Kamba Publishing

She broke the rules and got what she wanted. Status and riches… 
Harry Brigandshaw is blissfully happy on his African farm, but for Tina, Africa is dull. 
Pressurised into returning to hedonistic England, Harry finds himself back in the game of business. Financing a new musical with his old flame in the leading role. Jealousies flare and Tina retaliates with reverberating consequences... 
Oblivious, Harry begins a hazardous venture whilst the American stock market is beginning to rise and rise. The rich getting greedier and greedier. And then everything starts to collapse. Like a pack of cards. Tina’s existence, along with Colonial Shipping, is now in jeopardy… But what of Harry? 
To the Manor Born takes you to the beauty of the African plains, the sumptuous supper rooms and theatres of London, and the homes of America’s super-rich. This is Peter Rimmer’s fourth book in the spellbinding historical fiction series, the Brigandshaw Chronicles.

To the Manor Born (The Brigandshaw Chronicles)

Nielsen Book Services

All gangly, innocent, and stunningly beautiful, Justine van Heerden is in love.Her younger brother, Hank, is only interested in fun on the beach, and fishing... And a bit of mischief too!Arriving for their summer holidays on Second Beach, a holiday resort with a thriving hippy colony littered with colourful characters, Justine and her friends find themselves unexpectedly in a race against time. With the theatrical arrival of a film crew and the sinister Aldo Cardi, Second Beach is in for some high jinks. Aldo is up to no good. But what? With their curiosity piqued, the youngsters are determined to unmask him even though their lives are at stake! This fun, light-hearted adventure, that would thrill those who were fans of the famous five, will keep you turning the pages right to the end. Not the usual Peter Rimmer story but it is an enjoyable and captivating one.Go on, scroll up and get your copy today.

Second Beach: A light-hearted adventure, and a short story for adults

Short Stories & Anthologies

Can bitter enemies ever be friends? 
Harry Brigandshaw is presumed dead, missing in the wilds of Africa. And Colonial Shipping is stolen. 
Tina is miserable on Elephant Walk whilst the new generation of Brigandshaws and St Clairs are on the threshold of life. Young, carefree, full of excitement and eager for success. The Great War is behind them, the world is licking their wounds and a new future beckons. 
But menacing undercurrents are permeating. There’s talk. The Fourth Estate spinning their stories. Scaremongering. Rumours. Hitler inciting hatred. His power seductive. Yet the Allies are grinding Germany into the dust but for how long? The Gestapo and the Brownshirts are lurking, raising national pride, waiting to strike. 
And the youngsters in England are living the high life, trying to ignore the gossip. But how can they when all the signs are there for the inevitable? 
It’s the calm before the storm! The world is on the brink of tears. 
Set between the two great wars, On the Brink of Tears is the eagerly awaited fifth instalment of the Brigandshaw Chronicles by historical fiction author, Peter Rimmer.

On the Brink of Tears (The Brigandshaw Chronicles)

Can bitter enemies ever be friends? Harry Brigandshaw is presumed dead, missing in the wilds of Africa. And Colonial Shipping is stolen. Tina is miserable on Elephant Walk whilst the new generation of Brigandshaws and St Clairs are on the threshold of new beginnings. Young, carefree, full of excitement and eager for success. The Great War is behind them, the world has licked their wounds and a new future beckons. But menacing undercurrents are permeating. There's talk. The Fourth Estate spinning their stories. Scaremongering. Rumours. Hitler inciting hatred. His power seductive. Yet the Allies are grinding Germany into the dust but for how long? The Gestapo and the Brownshirts are lurking, raising national pride, waiting to strike. And back in England, the youngsters are living the high life, trying to ignore the gossip. But how can they when all the signs are there for the inevitable? It's the calm before the storm! The world is on the brink of tears.

On the Brink of Tears: The Brigandshaw Chronicles Book 5

What the older generation of Brigandshaws feared has returned. The world is no longer on the brink of tears. 
Having joined the Air Ministry, Harry Brigandshaw is itching to fly but deemed too old. He has no alternative but to stay in London, working to keep his fevered mind at rest and running for shelter as the chilling air-raid sirens sound. To keep his wife and children out of insanity’s reach, Harry sends them to Cape Town. But from so far away, can he stop his boys from enlisting, whilst other younger men are fighting for their lives in the skies above London? 
For the beautiful film star, Genevieve, she has no choice but to watch from afar. She’s petrified she will lose her man even before their love has had a chance to flourish. Along with other indomitable pilots, will her darling survive the greatest fight of his life? 
Through the eyes of the Brigandshaws and their friends, Peter Rimmer yet again brings to life their lives and loves during the harrowing times of World War Two in Treason If You Lose, the thrilling sixth instalment of this historical fiction series.

Treason If You Lose: The Brigandshaw Chronicles Book 6

The roaring twenties are now in full swing. But the clock is ticking! High up in an eyrie overlooking the Zambezi escarpment, a biplane appears out of the blue, dropping an invitation to visit Elephant Walk, the home of Harry Brigandshaw. With such an irresistible summons, two young English prospectors abandon camp and make their way. On arrival, they are welcomed and introduced to the new Brigandshaw heir. Whilst appearing to be a contented family, nothing could be further from the truth. Harry is blissfully happy on his African farm, yet Tina desperately wishes to return to England and civilisation. Pressurised to return, Harry finds himself back in the game of business financing a new musical with his old flame in the leading role. Jealousies flare and Tina retaliates with far-reaching consequences. But meanwhile in America, the stock market is rising steadily with things beginning to spiral out of control. And then, disaster strikes! Tina is left with distressing circumstances not only affecting her but the future of Colonial Shipping. Will she be able to make crucial decisions with time beginning to run out? To the Manor Born is the fourth book in Peter Rimmer's spellbinding historical fiction series, taking you from the beauty of the African plains to the rich supper rooms and theatres of London, and the scheming businessmen of America.

To the Manor Born: The Brigandshaw Chronicles Book 4

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