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The Brigandshaw Chronicles #6
Treason If You Lose
As darkness rises across Europe, one man dares to defy it—for a friend the world wants him to forget.
In 1938, as the shadows of war gather over Europe, Colonel Harry Brigandshaw finds himself drawn back into a world of international intrigue. When his old German friend Klaus von Lieberman disappears—reportedly taken by the Nazi secret police—Harry risks everything to uncover the truth.
Flying a state-of-the-art Short Sunderland seaplane to Switzerland, Harry and his small crew land on Lake Constance hoping to contact Klaus's daughters. But even neutral Swiss shores aren't safe from watchful German eyes. As Harry navigates diplomatic tensions and uncovers the heartbreaking transformation of German youth under Hitler's influence, he witnesses firsthand how families are being torn apart by ideology.
What begins as a personal mission to help an old war enemy turned friend becomes a haunting glimpse into Nazi Germany's growing power. With Klaus's son Erwin already indoctrinated into the Hitler Youth and his daughters caught between loyalties, Harry must confront a painful the world is changing irrevocably, and those who refuse to bend to the new order may be crushed beneath it.
A masterful tale, the sixth Brigandshaw saga, of friendship amid the gathering storm of World War II, this sweeping historical drama explores the human cost of nationalism gone wrong and the quiet heroism of those who stand against it.
In 1938, as the shadows of war gather over Europe, Colonel Harry Brigandshaw finds himself drawn back into a world of international intrigue. When his old German friend Klaus von Lieberman disappears—reportedly taken by the Nazi secret police—Harry risks everything to uncover the truth.
Flying a state-of-the-art Short Sunderland seaplane to Switzerland, Harry and his small crew land on Lake Constance hoping to contact Klaus's daughters. But even neutral Swiss shores aren't safe from watchful German eyes. As Harry navigates diplomatic tensions and uncovers the heartbreaking transformation of German youth under Hitler's influence, he witnesses firsthand how families are being torn apart by ideology.
What begins as a personal mission to help an old war enemy turned friend becomes a haunting glimpse into Nazi Germany's growing power. With Klaus's son Erwin already indoctrinated into the Hitler Youth and his daughters caught between loyalties, Harry must confront a painful the world is changing irrevocably, and those who refuse to bend to the new order may be crushed beneath it.
A masterful tale, the sixth Brigandshaw saga, of friendship amid the gathering storm of World War II, this sweeping historical drama explores the human cost of nationalism gone wrong and the quiet heroism of those who stand against it.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
482 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2019
About the author
Peter Rimmer
163 books89 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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October 16, 2019
A Great Series
Once again, these books are, to me, amazing. This one made the reader appreciate the utter futility of war and how it affects all parts of society. I can’t wait for the next installment!
Once again, these books are, to me, amazing. This one made the reader appreciate the utter futility of war and how it affects all parts of society. I can’t wait for the next installment!
June 1, 2021
I have enjoyed reading the first six books in this series and look forward to #7. Good historical fiction.
October 19, 2021
Good read perhaps not quite as good as previous books in this series, but still enjoyed it!!
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May 21, 2022Book # 6 was as interesting as the previous five. Starting book 7 in the near future.
March 10, 2023
Such a good series. Characters are well developed & great look into history.
August 28, 2023
Another book about The Brigandshaw family, this one set in WWll. All the hopes and fears.
One of Harry's children dies and friends meet their fates too.
One of Harry's children dies and friends meet their fates too.
November 13, 2023
Well done, of course.
I favor the Africa/Rhodesia episodes more than the London and New York stories, but very well done tie-in to the War raging in Europe and Asia.
I favor the Africa/Rhodesia episodes more than the London and New York stories, but very well done tie-in to the War raging in Europe and Asia.
May 8, 2026
good read
I’m not half way through the set yet but can’t wait to be immersed in the new characters lives talented writer
I’m not half way through the set yet but can’t wait to be immersed in the new characters lives talented writer
March 8, 2020
Excellent well paced book
September 24, 2019
A war torn era
Another good read from this author not everyone survived and friendships are very strained. New friendships are made in advers times. Can recommend this book but you should read them all to understand the story.
Another good read from this author not everyone survived and friendships are very strained. New friendships are made in advers times. Can recommend this book but you should read them all to understand the story.
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October 13, 2019I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I stumbled upon the series and have not loved every book in it, but this is a very good overview of people at war.
October 30, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this book, as I did all of the earlier ones.
January 14, 2020
As always an amazingly good read. The characters are so real that you identify with them and their experiences.
Can’t wait for the next instalment. X
Can’t wait for the next instalment. X
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