Drumbeat

by Danielle Thomas

The drumbeats are the hidden language of Africa, speaking of fate and fortune. They spell out a threat to rancher Pat Gifford's future, and with his son he resolves to fight for their land and all they stand for.

410 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Mya · Rating 3 out of 5]

Written by the wife of Wilbur Smith, this is an average read set on the wildlife and hunting farms of Zimbabwe. As a South African exposed daily to the consequences of government corruption and as the granddaughter of grandparents who were forced to leave their cattle ranch in Zimbabwe with little warning and zero compensation, the background thread of corrupt officials was a little close for comfort. I enjoyed the adventure of the story and it was well paced. The characters were a bit flat but I liked the likeable ones and disliked the bad ones anyway.

[Lotus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book, long lovely story. Well written.

[Nabeelah Jogee · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing Zimbabwean based book

[Tom Elder · Rating 3 out of 5]

Danielle Thomas. Real Life
Drumbeat
Danielle will be best remembered as Wilbur Smiths wife who sadly lost her battle with cancer in late 1999.
The drumbeats are the hidden language of Africa, speaking of fate and fortune. They spell out a threat to rancher Pat Gifford's future, and with his son he resolves to fight for their land and all they stand for.
3 stars. 14 August 2013.