Escape into a brisk, danger-filled adventure set in the Transvaal frontier. A globe-trotting Englishman becomes trapped in a web of deception, pursuit, and courtroom drama as he fights to prove his innocence and protect a young woman drawn into a perilous plot.
Across colonial South Africa, the story blends travel, skirmishes with Boer fighters, and a tense chase that tests loyalty and courage. As loyalties blur and danger mounts, readers follow the twists that push one man to outwit his enemies and uncover the truth.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This gripping book transports readers to the heart of the wild South African frontier in the 1800s. Narrated by George Leigh, an English soldier turned adventurer, it paints a vivid picture of the country's unspoiled beauty and the lives of its inhabitants. Leigh's journey begins after he receives news that his boyhood friend, Dick, has passed away while on a quest to find his long-lost daughter. Dick left a substantial sum of money to Leigh to cover expenses of searching for her, and a request that he act as the girl's guardian and protector upon her discovery. Having given his word to Dick, Leigh embarks on a perilous expedition to find Dick's daughter and bring her back to England. His search brings him into contact with various characters, including Hans Van der Merwe, a ruthless Boer farmer who may hold the key to the lost girl's true identity. As Leigh digs deeper into Dick's daughter's past, he uncovers secrets and faces danger, all while being haunted by the mystery of a missing letter. Through George Leigh's compelling narrative, this book not only offers a thrilling adventure but also provides insightful commentary on the social and political fabric of 19th-century South Africa. It explores themes of friendship, love, identity, and the indomitable spirit of those who dared to venture into the unknown. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334927768_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334927768
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334927768
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)