Mad Dogs and Englishmen - (Brigandshaw Chronicles) by Peter Rimmer (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

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.

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Bring on book 4 of the Brigandshaw Chronicles!

I hate finishing one of Peter Rimmer's books! As I know I have a while to wait for the next one. Love Elephant Walk and all the people connected to it. For the duration of the story, I am back in Africa, cannot praise his writing enough. Just read it!

Enthralling

Being a Rhodesian. I have read all your books twice. I have thoroughly enjoyed them. The coming together of all the different characters in this Brigandshaw chronicles from all walks of life, the history of UK and Africa is enthralling and powerful. Thank you. I await No 4 in anticipation.

Such a happy, enjoyable read

Just as all Peter Rimmer's books I found this one so enjoyable. Even with the hardships and heartbreaks you still feel the joy of life and the peace and calmness of seeing and being around the animals of Africa. They are incorporated into his stories in such a natural, realistic way that it makes you smile! I have gotten to know and love the people in this series and am anxious to get the next one to see how they are and what will happen next.