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The Brigandshaw Chronicles #12
Look Before You Leap
Will the lure of fame and fortune be his nemesis?
His life has collapsed, his marriage over, and his son is lost to him. Randall is broke, but with the aid of his two best friends, Randall flies home. Home to Africa. Africa where he can seek solace and a place to heal.
Heading for the Zambezi River with only a vehicle and supplies to last several months, Randall starts to find his inner peace. Finding his rhythm, Africa begins to seep into his soul. His characters are at long last chatting to him. And any thoughts of returning to the world of men are finally gone. Until he hears the noise of a boat beating upstream…
With the sound getting louder, along with shouts of his name, Randall realises his peace is at an end. He’s being called back to reality, but why and at what cost?
Look before You Leap is the twelfth book in the Brigandshaw Chronicles, a series that only Peter Rimmer knows how to bring to life with his enduring, complex characters, together with his passion of the places he takes them to.
His life has collapsed, his marriage over, and his son is lost to him. Randall is broke, but with the aid of his two best friends, Randall flies home. Home to Africa. Africa where he can seek solace and a place to heal.
Heading for the Zambezi River with only a vehicle and supplies to last several months, Randall starts to find his inner peace. Finding his rhythm, Africa begins to seep into his soul. His characters are at long last chatting to him. And any thoughts of returning to the world of men are finally gone. Until he hears the noise of a boat beating upstream…
With the sound getting louder, along with shouts of his name, Randall realises his peace is at an end. He’s being called back to reality, but why and at what cost?
Look before You Leap is the twelfth book in the Brigandshaw Chronicles, a series that only Peter Rimmer knows how to bring to life with his enduring, complex characters, together with his passion of the places he takes them to.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 20, 2021
360 people are currently reading
53 people want to read
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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July 7, 2021
Demise of the colonies
Another great story by this author hence the 5 stars. Life has many twist and turns some need millions some get millions but money is not all it makes out to be. If you have not read any of Peter Rimmer books try them you will not be disappointed.
Another great story by this author hence the 5 stars. Life has many twist and turns some need millions some get millions but money is not all it makes out to be. If you have not read any of Peter Rimmer books try them you will not be disappointed.
December 12, 2021
Randall Crookshank
Randall is the main character in this nook about the journey of an author.
He meets, then marries his first love. She leaves him taking t heir son with her. Randall goes HOME to Africa and writes his first book. The whirlwind of publication and advertisement of this book bring greatness and heartbreak. Peter Rimmer is an author for whom I shall search out more and more.
Randall is the main character in this nook about the journey of an author.
He meets, then marries his first love. She leaves him taking t heir son with her. Randall goes HOME to Africa and writes his first book. The whirlwind of publication and advertisement of this book bring greatness and heartbreak. Peter Rimmer is an author for whom I shall search out more and more.
August 3, 2024
Story is all about brainwashing, manipulation, people using each other & American hedonism.
Repeating the same genealogy in every book. Repeating the same phrase “he/she shivered as if someone walked over his/her grave.”
Only a small amount about Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) & government stealing farms “expropriation” from white farmers without compensation. World View Farm is on the list. If it were my farm, i’d burn it to the ground.
There is only 1 interesting character in this book, Randall, vs multiple storylines & characters previously. I think the author is getting tired of his own series.
The best part of the book is the end when Randall finally finds his true love Meredith.
Repeating the same genealogy in every book. Repeating the same phrase “he/she shivered as if someone walked over his/her grave.”
Only a small amount about Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) & government stealing farms “expropriation” from white farmers without compensation. World View Farm is on the list. If it were my farm, i’d burn it to the ground.
There is only 1 interesting character in this book, Randall, vs multiple storylines & characters previously. I think the author is getting tired of his own series.
The best part of the book is the end when Randall finally finds his true love Meredith.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 11, 2022
Excellent as usual
I enjoy and get buried in all Peter's books. Although I live in South Africa, and love his books about Africa, I loved this one set in England and America. He is so honest about the trials and tribulations of life, everything is feasible. I was sad when I finished it.
I enjoy and get buried in all Peter's books. Although I live in South Africa, and love his books about Africa, I loved this one set in England and America. He is so honest about the trials and tribulations of life, everything is feasible. I was sad when I finished it.
April 27, 2023
These later books are not nearly as full and riveting as the first 10 - however, I’ll finish the last two left in the series. The theme of ‘Look before you leap’ is rich men dissatisfied with their lives. The actor and the writer both want everyone to leave them alone - fame causes them to be very unhappy. Woe is me….
September 8, 2022
Really gets one into the family's life sadness pressure and joy
From book one to now book 12 I have never got into a series of books before
Totally captivating really drags one into the chronicle s life
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From book one to now book 12 I have never got into a series of books before
Totally captivating really drags one into the chronicle s life
😘
August 13, 2022
Enjoyed the continuing saga
December 13, 2023
Fantastic
I have enjoyed my journey this far.. feel like I'm one of the family
Capturing every chapter..loving it..looking forward to the next one..
I have enjoyed my journey this far.. feel like I'm one of the family
Capturing every chapter..loving it..looking forward to the next one..
May 27, 2024
I have enjoyed all the books in the series but this one felt like a good friend from start to finish. Loved the characters, their development, and the pace of the novel. Just right
November 23, 2021
Another good story by Mr. Rimmer
I've not ever read a series of books as good as The "Brigandshaw Chronicles"". "Look Before You Leap" carries the reader into the 1990's, the Series beginning in the 1880's. I'm eager to read the 13th book. I am certain it will be as good as the first twelve.
I've not ever read a series of books as good as The "Brigandshaw Chronicles"". "Look Before You Leap" carries the reader into the 1990's, the Series beginning in the 1880's. I'm eager to read the 13th book. I am certain it will be as good as the first twelve.
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