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The Brigandshaw Chronicles #4-6
The Brigandshaw Chronicles Box Set: Books 4 to 6
The rise and fall of the Anglo-Saxon Empire Great value digital box set – BOOKS FOUR TO SIX, The Brigandshaw Chronicles.
To the Manor Born – Book 4:
The roaring twenties are now in full swing. But the clock is ticking!
The rich and beautiful flit from the beauty of the African plains to the rich supper rooms and theatres of London, and into the scheming boardrooms of America. Life is hedonistic but disaster is surely about to strike?
On the Brink of Tears – Book 5:
Can bitter enemies ever be friends?
Harry Brigandshaw is presumed dead, missing in the wilds of Africa. And Colonial Shipping is stolen. With rumours and speculation abound, fear lurks in all quarters. It’s the calm before the storm! The world is on the brink of tears.
Treason If You Lose – Book 6:
What the older generation of Brigandshaws feared has returned. The world is no longer on the brink of tears.
All hell breaks loose. With London and Berlin intent on destroying each other, young men, and old, enlist. The struggle to cope and survive whilst the bombs are dropping takes its toll. Most will endure, but others won’t. What will become of the Brigandshaws?
Peter Rimmer is the absolute master storyteller. Continue reading today this remarkable historical fiction series of love stories that mingle with the passage of time.
To the Manor Born – Book 4:
The roaring twenties are now in full swing. But the clock is ticking!
The rich and beautiful flit from the beauty of the African plains to the rich supper rooms and theatres of London, and into the scheming boardrooms of America. Life is hedonistic but disaster is surely about to strike?
On the Brink of Tears – Book 5:
Can bitter enemies ever be friends?
Harry Brigandshaw is presumed dead, missing in the wilds of Africa. And Colonial Shipping is stolen. With rumours and speculation abound, fear lurks in all quarters. It’s the calm before the storm! The world is on the brink of tears.
Treason If You Lose – Book 6:
What the older generation of Brigandshaws feared has returned. The world is no longer on the brink of tears.
All hell breaks loose. With London and Berlin intent on destroying each other, young men, and old, enlist. The struggle to cope and survive whilst the bombs are dropping takes its toll. Most will endure, but others won’t. What will become of the Brigandshaws?
Peter Rimmer is the absolute master storyteller. Continue reading today this remarkable historical fiction series of love stories that mingle with the passage of time.
1784 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 22, 2019
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About the author
Peter Rimmer
78 books86 followersPeter Rimmer was born in London, England, and grew up in the south of the city where he went to Cranleigh School. After the Second World War and at aged 18, Peter joined the Royal Air Force, reaching the rank of Pilot Officer before he was 19. Then at the end of his National Service and with the optimism of youth, he sailed for Africa with his older brother to grow tobacco in what was then Rhodesia, and the odyssey of his life began.
The years went by and Peter found himself in Johannesburg founding an insurance brokering company. Over 2% of the companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange were clients of Rimmer Associates. He opened companies in the United States of America, Australia and Hong Kong and travelled extensively between the branches.
His passion had always been writing books, which he started at a very early age, though running a business was a driving force too and a common thread throughout his books. By the 1990’s, he had written several novels about Africa and England, and his breakthrough came with Cry of the Fish Eagle published by HarperCollins, Zimbabwe. It was a bestseller, which was followed up with the release of Vultures in the Wind. However, during this time, Zimbabwe was going through its struggles and the books did not get their just international recognition.
Having lived a reclusive life on his beloved smallholding in Knysna, South Africa, for over 25 years, Peter passed away in July 2018. He has left an enormous legacy of unpublished work for his family to release over the coming years, and not only them but also his readers from around the world will sorely miss him. Peter Rimmer was 81 years old.
To learn more about Peter, and to get a free starter library of novels, visit his website at www.peterrimmer.com, or find him on Facebook.com/PeterRimmerAuthor, follow him on Twitter @htcrimmer.com, and on BookBub: www.bookbub.com/authors/peter-rimmer
The years went by and Peter found himself in Johannesburg founding an insurance brokering company. Over 2% of the companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange were clients of Rimmer Associates. He opened companies in the United States of America, Australia and Hong Kong and travelled extensively between the branches.
His passion had always been writing books, which he started at a very early age, though running a business was a driving force too and a common thread throughout his books. By the 1990’s, he had written several novels about Africa and England, and his breakthrough came with Cry of the Fish Eagle published by HarperCollins, Zimbabwe. It was a bestseller, which was followed up with the release of Vultures in the Wind. However, during this time, Zimbabwe was going through its struggles and the books did not get their just international recognition.
Having lived a reclusive life on his beloved smallholding in Knysna, South Africa, for over 25 years, Peter passed away in July 2018. He has left an enormous legacy of unpublished work for his family to release over the coming years, and not only them but also his readers from around the world will sorely miss him. Peter Rimmer was 81 years old.
To learn more about Peter, and to get a free starter library of novels, visit his website at www.peterrimmer.com, or find him on Facebook.com/PeterRimmerAuthor, follow him on Twitter @htcrimmer.com, and on BookBub: www.bookbub.com/authors/peter-rimmer
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September 21, 2022
First volume grabbed my interest - turn of 20th century, South Africa, Boer war. 2nd volume became trite with British classism. Poor writing - silly, repetitive dialogue with no imagination or direction, often changing subjects 3x in one quotation. A lot of verbiage also seems to be inappropriate for the time period. Seems to be written by an overly emotional teen with a passing interest in history. I didn't even attempt the 3rd volume.. Please do not waste your time - 2 stars is being kind.
February 22, 2021
I just finished reading the first six books of the Brigandshaw Chronicles. I really enjoyed them, but I do have one big complaint. The women in the series are either devoted wife/mother or sluts and gold diggers.
February 11, 2022
This is a book set of three so it has taken a long time to read. Oh what good reading it was! It is a continuation of Book set #1,#2,and #3. It follows the Brigandshaw family and their trials and happenings from the plains of Africa through World War II. A wonderful historic fiction that kept me fascinated for months. Peter Rimmer has become one of my favorite authors and am excited to continue to the book set of Books 7-9.If you like family sagas with a little history you will love his books
February 28, 2021
Families interacting with history
A good yarn, with over half believable.
My only criticism was the characters predicting world events, when I doubt if they would have had a clue about them!!
As an example, it would not have been likely that mid-ranking officers would have had a clue about atomic bombs prior to the Americans dropping the first.
A number of similar items irritated me, but still a good resd!
A good yarn, with over half believable.
My only criticism was the characters predicting world events, when I doubt if they would have had a clue about them!!
As an example, it would not have been likely that mid-ranking officers would have had a clue about atomic bombs prior to the Americans dropping the first.
A number of similar items irritated me, but still a good resd!
July 20, 2021
Wonderful continuation of the saga, much loved Harry Brigandshaw strong, not always . Tragedies of war and joining of soulssilent. Tragedies of war and joining of souls. Tinus, ever present and the St Clairs, good and bad
Wonderful continuation off the saga, much loved Harry Brigandshaw strong, not always silent? Tragedies of war and joining of aouls.Tinus ever present and the St.Clairs, good and bad. Lovely stuff, on with the last three!!!
Wonderful continuation off the saga, much loved Harry Brigandshaw strong, not always silent? Tragedies of war and joining of aouls.Tinus ever present and the St.Clairs, good and bad. Lovely stuff, on with the last three!!!
May 12, 2020
Great story
This set of three books is spellbinding. It makes you smile, laugh and cry following the family through the years. I would recommend the entire series to anyone who enjoys a good book. There's a great underlying truth throughout the tale about the total futility of war, whether you are the winner of the loser, and also about the politics behind war.
This set of three books is spellbinding. It makes you smile, laugh and cry following the family through the years. I would recommend the entire series to anyone who enjoys a good book. There's a great underlying truth throughout the tale about the total futility of war, whether you are the winner of the loser, and also about the politics behind war.
March 7, 2022
Epic
A saga that is as close to being of epic proportions as one could ever wish for. If one can keep up with the ever-increasing array of characters, the saga introduces joy, heartbreak and cynicism but maintains the pace and realism. The writing is first-rate and by a man clearly familiar with many of the scenarios described.
A saga that is as close to being of epic proportions as one could ever wish for. If one can keep up with the ever-increasing array of characters, the saga introduces joy, heartbreak and cynicism but maintains the pace and realism. The writing is first-rate and by a man clearly familiar with many of the scenarios described.
November 26, 2022
Disappointing
I find it sad that, although the story line continues, there are so many repeat fillers in the books. The series is a chronicle of their lives, and their lives are interesting, but to just repeat and repeat the same material over and over again does not do justice to the original author.
I find it sad that, although the story line continues, there are so many repeat fillers in the books. The series is a chronicle of their lives, and their lives are interesting, but to just repeat and repeat the same material over and over again does not do justice to the original author.
June 28, 2025
Great insight and wisdom about human dynamics personally and politically across history
Great insight and wisdom about humans who dynamics personally and politically across history. Well written. Lots of characters to keep track of which is a bit more cumbersome on a Kindle. So i took pics of the lists of characters on my phone to keep track easier.
Great insight and wisdom about humans who dynamics personally and politically across history. Well written. Lots of characters to keep track of which is a bit more cumbersome on a Kindle. So i took pics of the lists of characters on my phone to keep track easier.
February 23, 2021
Loving this series!
I am loving this historical series, it takes the reader from Britain to Africa, America, Germany, Poland and Singapore and covers both world wars. The volumes are packed with human interest.
A great read!
I am loving this historical series, it takes the reader from Britain to Africa, America, Germany, Poland and Singapore and covers both world wars. The volumes are packed with human interest.
A great read!
April 28, 2021
The characters continue to be interesting. Their lives progress through happy and sad times. Much of it takes place during World War II, which was not a pleasant time in England. I am looking forward to the next set of three books.
May 18, 2023
Repetitive phrasing again and again really made this boring. Constantly hanging out in bars and getting drunk all the time didn’t help either. Had some interesting takes on history and that kept me reading, but finally had to give up.
December 8, 2020
Brigandshaw
I can't get enough of this family, after reading all 6 of the books, I am ready to continue can hardly wait to read book 7.
I can't get enough of this family, after reading all 6 of the books, I am ready to continue can hardly wait to read book 7.
May 6, 2021
Excellent
I have read books 1-6 and it was an absolute pleasure. Easy to read well written and informative . Will read the next volumes as the stories are great
I have read books 1-6 and it was an absolute pleasure. Easy to read well written and informative . Will read the next volumes as the stories are great
August 11, 2021
Great read. Really enjoyed!
August 19, 2021
Good but long
The series was good to read but it was very long and very choppy. Toward the end it seemed the author was trying to end the book rather than make it flow.
The series was good to read but it was very long and very choppy. Toward the end it seemed the author was trying to end the book rather than make it flow.
November 14, 2021
Imaginative
Continuing saga of the Brigandshaws and associates. Follows a simple and we'll trodden path of intrigue and war. Enjoyable view of the build up and conclusion of ww2.
Continuing saga of the Brigandshaws and associates. Follows a simple and we'll trodden path of intrigue and war. Enjoyable view of the build up and conclusion of ww2.
February 15, 2022
good read
May 6, 2022
Excellent read
I found these books an excellent read which kept me enthralled from page one. I would recommend these books to anyone who fiction around fact.
I found these books an excellent read which kept me enthralled from page one. I would recommend these books to anyone who fiction around fact.
October 22, 2022
Tremendous storyline and credibility.
Engrossing and enjoyable reading. I have just finished books upto book six, and have purchased book seven. I think enough said.
Engrossing and enjoyable reading. I have just finished books upto book six, and have purchased book seven. I think enough said.
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