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Rimmer, Peter

 
9781505609172: Echoes from the Past: A captivating historical come to life series (The Brigandshaw Chronicles)

Sinopsis

A sweeping African saga of family, conflict, and the land that shapes them.

England, 1887. When seventeen-year-old Sebastian Brigandshaw is cast out by his domineering father, he is exiled to southern Africa—an untamed land on the edge of change.

Under the mentorship of Tinus, a seasoned Boer hunter, Sebastian learns to survive the bush, navigate a divided society, and carve out a life far from the world that rejected him. But Africa is a place of shifting loyalties: British ambition, Boer resilience, and the struggles of indigenous peoples collide as the Boer War draws near.

As tensions rise and the continent is pulled towards conflict, Sebastian is drawn into a story far larger than himself—one that tests his courage, reshapes his identity, and binds him to a land he comes to love as fiercely as those who call it home.

Rich in historical detail and unforgettable characters, Echoes from the Past brings southern Africa’s landscapes, cultures, and conflicts vividly to life. It is an epic tale of survival, legacy, and the enduring power of the human spirit.

Perfect for readers of Wilbur Smith, Ken Follett, and sweeping frontier sagas, this is historical fiction that feels lived-in, immersive, and deeply moving.

A powerful, unforgettable journey — now beautifully brought to life in paperback.

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Reseña del editor

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.

Buy Echoes from the Past to embark on a harrowing journey of love today!

Reseña del editor

Exiled by his father... Forced to abandon his childhood sweetheart... One man will risk everything and fight for what he holds dear. When Sebastian Brigandshaw is cast aside by his Sea Captain father so his family will be received into the aristocratic establishment, his world is turned upside down. But the heartache and perils mounting against him are no match for the love he bears Emily. In the face of mounting dangers, Sebastian risks his life to take back the love that was ripped from his clutches. The Boer War threatens the land Sebastian and his family have grown to love. With the Boer rebels bent on freedom from the British, Sebastian must make the hardest decision of his life - join the fight or dare be named a coward. With the land he loves at stake, and his relationship to Emily vulnerable, where will Sebastian's loyalty lie?

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ISBN 10:  1838286780 ISBN 13:  9781838286781
Editorial: Kamba Limited, 2022
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