For Freedom and Danger: A World War One Novel

De: Marc Weitz

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

In the sweltering heat of British East Africa, 1914, the Great War is a world away—or is it?

Richard Parks, a young, brilliant but rebellious British officer, finds himself exiled to the colonial outpost of Mombasa, far from the grand battlefields of the Western Front. He volunteered for Africa hoping to escape the stifling bureaucracy and pointless drills of army life, yearning for adventure and the freedom to control his own destiny. Instead, he finds himself drilling native Askaris, battling relentless heat, and swimming in shark-infested waters—a monotonous existence only relieved by copious amounts of morning rum.

But fate intervenes. When a crucial railway bridge in German East Africa becomes a strategic target, Rich seizes his chance. Tasked with leading a small, covert team deep behind enemy lines, he plans a daring mission that flies in the face of conventional military orders. What begins as a quest for personal glory and escape quickly spirals into a brutal education in the true costs of war.

As Rich and his diverse team navigate treacherous terrain, outwit German patrols, and contend with the unpredictable "African Telephone"—a lightning-fast network of local intelligence —his meticulously crafted plans unravel. A sudden, tragic snakebite, a devastating betrayal, and a face-to-face confrontation with a ruthless German Inspector force Rich to confront the harsh realities of his choices and the true meaning of duty and sacrifice.

For Freedom and Danger is a gripping tale of ambition, survival, and moral reckoning set against the vivid, untamed backdrop of World War I East Africa. If you crave historical thrillers with a defiant protagonist, intense action, and a deep exploration of the human spirit under pressure, then step into Rich Parks’s unforgettable journey.

Will Rich complete his mission, avenge his fallen comrades, and find the freedom he so desperately seeks, or will Africa demand a price too high for his audacious ambition?

Discover the untold battles of the Great War and the personal fight for survival.