The Brigandshaw Chronicles

The first three books in Peter Rimmer's epic Brigandshaw Chronicles, the massive series that will have you gripped for months! In 1887, British ships continue to arrive at the bustling, growing port of Cape Town in South Africa. On board, one of them is a young man, Sebastian Brigandshaw, exiled from England by his abusive father.

In 1887, British ships continue to arrive at the bustling, growing port of Cape Town in South Africa. On board one of them is a young man, Sebastian Brigandshaw, exiled from England by his abusive father. Reluctantly leaving behind his childhood sweetheart, Emily…

Six years after the tragic events of the Boer War, Harry Brigandshaw is celebrating having graduated from Oxford University. Putting future decisions on hold, Harry revels in his newfound freedom enjoying the delights of the St. Clair family in the Dorset countryside. Enjoying the delights, too, is his young, beautiful admirer, Lucinda. However, on a summer’s day, a telegram is delivered. And Harry’s childhood is over. Everything that was wonderful, no longer is. Reeling from shock, Harry returns to Africa to support his family.

Having caught Barend up in the African bush, the friends reach the barren Atlantic coastline. Alone with their troubled thoughts, they try to console each other, but eventually part ways. Whilst fishing for his supper in a small alcove, Harry makes a discovery. One that could make no difference to him, or one that brings contentment to his life. Realizing it is the future he wants, at peace with himself and his ghosts, Harry returns to Elephant Walk. 

Tina is excruciatingly bored. Africa is not the glitz and glamour of 1920s London. Harry Brigandshaw, however, couldn’t be happier on his African farm. But with his young wife pressuring him to return to England, Harry caves into her demands. The soul of London is what Tina desires. Plunging herself into the hedonistic swirl of social engagements, she rekindles her flirtatious dance with Barnaby St Clair. Heedless, Harry returns to business. Including financing a musical with his old flame in the leading role. Danger swirls and jealousies flare....

The Tutsi tribe have kept him captured for more than two years, with his disappearance extensively reported worldwide. Ingeniously escaping in 1931, Harry heads for Dar es Salaam. Dishevelled and unrecognisable, he hides on the beaches waiting for a ship to dock. But little does he know all that has happened, with Colonial Shipping stolen....

What the older generation of Brigandshaws feared has returned. The world is no longer on the brink of tears. Having joined the Air Ministry, Harry Brigandshaw is itching to fly, but deemed too old. He has no alternative but to stay in London, working to keep his fevered mind at rest and running for shelter as the chilling air-raid sirens sound.

With rumours swirling of his parentage, Frank Brigandshaw wants answers: Who put horns on his father’s head? Returning to England, Frank is heading down two paths. One to make them, the ménage à trois a trifle uncomfortable and admit the truth. The other, to make money, and lots of it. And so like father like son, it seems Frank will succeed until he meets Connie Whitaker.