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The Brigandshaw Chronicles #11
Leopards Never Change Their Spots
One single bullet was all it took…
Terrified and heartbroken, Randall Crookshank packs his bags, a plane ticket purchased. Naïve as to where he’s going, Randall is greeted with buzzing cars and hordes of people. It’s Piccadilly Circus. Not the tranquillity of the African bush where the lions roar, the elusive leopard hides, or the fish eagle that haunts the skies. It’s not Rhodesia.
Friendless and alone, reluctant to rely on Uncle Paul’s charity, he finds lodgings in Notting Hill Gate. Eventually finding his feet, Randall makes new friends, including feisty, little Amanda Hanscombe. But there’s more to Amanda than meets the eye…
Randall Crookshank’s new life takes him far from home and not only to the hustle of London but to the magnetism of New York City. And there in New York, Randall meets up with the luscious Hayley Oosthuizen. She offers him a tempting proposal. But will it be enough to seduce him or will he find himself in jeopardy once again?
Leopards Never Change Their Spots is the eleventh outing in the gripping Brigandshaw Chronicles series.
Terrified and heartbroken, Randall Crookshank packs his bags, a plane ticket purchased. Naïve as to where he’s going, Randall is greeted with buzzing cars and hordes of people. It’s Piccadilly Circus. Not the tranquillity of the African bush where the lions roar, the elusive leopard hides, or the fish eagle that haunts the skies. It’s not Rhodesia.
Friendless and alone, reluctant to rely on Uncle Paul’s charity, he finds lodgings in Notting Hill Gate. Eventually finding his feet, Randall makes new friends, including feisty, little Amanda Hanscombe. But there’s more to Amanda than meets the eye…
Randall Crookshank’s new life takes him far from home and not only to the hustle of London but to the magnetism of New York City. And there in New York, Randall meets up with the luscious Hayley Oosthuizen. She offers him a tempting proposal. But will it be enough to seduce him or will he find himself in jeopardy once again?
Leopards Never Change Their Spots is the eleventh outing in the gripping Brigandshaw Chronicles series.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
438 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 20, 2021
426 people are currently reading
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About the author
Peter Rimmer
77 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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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
April 8, 2021
Highly enjoyable.
The continuing saga of a family's dysfunctional history.
All of Peter's takes are truly captivating, from the beautiful descriptions of the African bush to the noisy bustle of London and New York.
There is something about the style of writing that puts the reader in the moment and holds them there to the very end.
I cannot wait for the next instalment.
The continuing saga of a family's dysfunctional history.
All of Peter's takes are truly captivating, from the beautiful descriptions of the African bush to the noisy bustle of London and New York.
There is something about the style of writing that puts the reader in the moment and holds them there to the very end.
I cannot wait for the next instalment.
April 26, 2021
Only a world with money counts
Another great story by this author hence the 5 stars. Searching for your relatives and finding them using them but there are problems if you don't comply to there rules. Now have to wait for book 12 to find out more.
Another great story by this author hence the 5 stars. Searching for your relatives and finding them using them but there are problems if you don't comply to there rules. Now have to wait for book 12 to find out more.
April 19, 2023
Have really enjoyed this entire saga but this book not so much….reads more like a soap opera without the fascinating historical backdrop (not much going on). Randall is determined to find his own way and Amanda can’t wait - Oh well, hopefully the next book will provide more!
July 29, 2024
Very little in this book about Rhodesia. Only that Mugabe killed his top lieutenants.
The rest of the story is about 3 women who manipulate Randall, the worst being Amanda. I do not recommend this book at all.
The rest of the story is about 3 women who manipulate Randall, the worst being Amanda. I do not recommend this book at all.
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December 28, 2021
Cannot put the book down
I absolutely love this series .it gives so much history and how the lives of these characters become so personal ,
I absolutely love this series .it gives so much history and how the lives of these characters become so personal ,
August 9, 2022
I thought it not as good as some of the others in the series.
October 20, 2023
This book got a little boring. Did not enjoy this one like I have his other books. Did not like the ending very much. Left you up in the air about Randall and more about Amanda.
January 5, 2024
Very inticing series. Makes you lose yourself. Lots of history.
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews