Elephant Walk - (Brigandshaw Chronicles) by Peter Rimmer (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

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.