Echoes from the Past

By Peter Rimmer

Book Overview

Two best friends divided by war. Can an Englishman and an Afrikaner carve out an existence for their families in the savage bush?

South Africa, 1887. Son of a tyrannical English sea captain, Sebastian Brigandshaw loves his childhood sweetheart and his country. But before he can marry, his cruel father banishes him and his broken heart to the British South African colonies. With the beauty of the backcountry and the goodwill of local Afrikaner Tinus, Seb builds a new life despite the threat of another Boer War on the horizon.

Ignoring the tensions threatening their land, Seb and Tinus grow close, determined to create a life on a farm with their two families. But as hostilities open between the Boers and the British, war places the devoted friends on opposite sides.

Can Seb and Tinus's friendship survive the brutal conflict, or are they destined to fight to the death for their countries?

Echoes from the Past is the first book in the gripping Brigandshaw Chronicles historical fiction series capturing the beautiful untouched wilderness of Southern Africa. If you like friendships battling against all odds, rich settings, and history-come-to-life, then you'll love Peter Rimmer's captivating saga.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1505609178
• ISBN13: 9781505609172
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 410 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Really interesting book set in England and the African bush, deserving of 4 1/2 stars

This isn't the kind of book that I usually read but I do like books that take place in other countries & write of the life & culture there. I also like stories of relationships & the difficulties that can entail especially during difficult times. The Brigandshaw and Manderville families enrich the storyline all the way through & the descriptions of the settings almost exist as another character. The storyline & the characters are well developed & your pulled into their lives right to the last page. I was wise to purchase the second book in the series with the first one so I didn't have to wait to read how the story continued. The third book is already waiting. I really recommend this series.