Elephant Walk - Couverture souple

Rimmer, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1535098430 ISBN 13 : 9781535098434

Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The Brigandshaws are back!

Harry Brigandshaw spends the summer at Purbeck Manor in the heart of the Dorset countryside and home to his friend Robert St Clair. Whilst there, Harry meets Lucinda who falls in love with him but he doesn’t reciprocate her love leaving Lucinda shattered. Unexpectedly, during a day out shooting, Harry receives a telegram from Africa telling him he must return home. Immediately! Together, Harry and Robert set sail for Rhodesia, to Elephant Walk.The years pass and 1914 approaches with England declaring war on Germany. With the war 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 in the ranks, a past acquaintance from Oxford is also making a name for himself – the invincible killing machine, Fishy Braithwaite. Fishy becomes jealous of Harry and his motives become personal. Jump right back into the series alongside the Brigandshaw family as we relive their traumatic and trying ordeals during a dramatic time in history - the First World War. The epic journey continues.What Amazon readers are saying:★★★★★ “Historical fictional novel which encapsulates the First World War, England, Africa the English upper and lower classes.”★★★★★ “Compares to early Wilbur Smith.”★★★★★ “Africa at its best and worst.”★★★★★ “His plot and storylines suck you deep into the book.”★★★★★ “The interaction between the families as they continually meet up is cleverly written.”★★★★★ “Great read!”★★★★★ “Another excellent book by Peter Rimmer.”NEW EDITION APRIL 2019

Présentation de l'éditeur

After completing his Oxford University degree, Harry Brigandshaw spends the summer at Purbeck Manor in the heart of the Dorset countryside and home to his friend Robert St Clair. Whilst there, Harry meets Lucinda, Robert’s sister, who falls in love with him but he doesn’t reciprocate her love. During a day out shooting, Harry receives a telegram from Africa and he must return home immediately. Together, Harry and Robert set sail for Rhodesia.

The years pass and 1914 approaches with England declaring war on Germany. With the war 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 in the ranks, a past acquaintance from Oxford is also making a name for himself - the invincible killing machine, Fishy Braithwaite. As the war wages on, Harry is dealt several more blows as he attempts to stay alive and keep his family safe, but can he? With danger brewing around every corner, it is a formidable task.

ELEPHANT WALK is the second book of the Brigandshaw Chronicles with ECHOES FROM THE PAST being the first.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1535098430
• ISBN 13: 9781535098434
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 430
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg