Bøger af Peter Rimmer

Is fame truly the dazzling prize it appears to be?Randall is already ensnared in the clutches of celebrity, while Jane, on the cusp, craves her own literary place. But all Randall yearns for is to flee, hand in hand with his lover.Despite leaving it all behind, she sails for Africa alongside Randall. The fear of losing her partner is at the forefront, haunted by her past choices, yet tempered with a baby on the way.After reaching Cape Town, they rent a camper van and traverse the South African coastline towards the Skeleton Coast. As months slip by, the moment to depart their utopian haven approaches. The decision arises: to return to America or embrace life in the serene Surrey countryside of England. Parenthood seals their choice. Yet the question remains: can they truly elude the trappings of fame they once yearned to leave behind?Lovers for Today is the final installment in this much-loved series, the Brigandshaw Chronicles. Randall and Jane's story takes them from one country to another, where they continue to struggle in finding that elusive answer to happiness, and a true sense of home.

Guido has two passions: The big river and women. Only one can win... It's 1964 and confirmed bachelor Guido Martelli lives in the Zambezi Valley on a sugar estate. Born in Italy, he's lived in Rhodesia for ten years and his passion for the river is like no other. Except for the fairer sex...Alongside his friend Kango, Guido has learned all he needs to know about the bush, the river, and prowling predators. His prowess in hunting and his knowledge are legendary. But he has a secret which his new boss will use as leverage against him...After several affairs with women of his acquaintance, Guido meets a girl who questions everything he thinks, knows, and wants. His boss, however, sets out to make his life a misery.Peter Rimmer's celebrated love of Africa shines through this telling of The Big River. It is a story of desire, and a quest to find answers to the meaning of life. Answers we all long for.

All gangly, innocent, and stunningly beautiful, Justine van Heerden is in love.Her younger brother, Hank, is only interested in fun on the beach, and fishing... And a bit of mischief too!Arriving for their summer holidays on Second Beach, a holiday resort with a thriving hippy colony littered with colourful characters, Justine and her friends find themselves unexpectedly in a race against time. With the theatrical arrival of a film crew and the sinister Aldo Cardi, Second Beach is in for some high jinks. Aldo is up to no good. But what? With their curiosity piqued, the youngsters are determined to unmask him even though their lives are at stake! This fun, light-hearted adventure, that would thrill those who were fans of the famous five, will keep you turning the pages right to the end. Not the usual Peter Rimmer story but it is an enjoyable and captivating one.Go on, scroll up and get your copy today.

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.

The war is over. But some wounds take time to heal...The 1950's are in full swing, and for some, World War II is just a grim memory. Young Adam Beaumont, the son of a wealthy aristocratic family, is a commissioned officer in the Royal Air Force. With Adam's uncle wielding considerable influence, he is next in line for the Baronetcy. But Adam cares little for family politics, and is still haunted by the murder of his Malayan mother at the hands of the Japanese.At a debutante ball, Adam overhears whispers of scandal. Beau, his pompous and arrogant cousin, claims Adam is illegitimate... that his father and mother never married, and he is not worthy of the family estate. With no marriage certificate to prove otherwise, Beau's insult strikes a nerve, and Adam's blood boils. He is determined to prove his cousin wrong, by any means necessary...Traveling to Hong Kong to work in his uncle's branch of the family business, Adam delves into his family's wartime past. Desperate to find a witness to his parent's wedding, the young man makes the acquaintance of his father's old friend, Perry Marshbank. But in the years since the war, Perry has become a wanted drug lord, with deep ties to the underworld. And his motives for helping the young Beaumont are questionable indeed...From the silken boudoirs of Hong Kong to the glitzy theatre palaces of New York, Each to His Own weaves historical fact and fiction into a memorizing tapestry. Fans of Ken Follett, James Michener, and Wilbur Smith won't want to miss the next epic chapter in the Beaumont saga.

The roaring twenties are now in full swing. But the clock is ticking!High up in an eyrie overlooking the Zambezi escarpment, a biplane appears out of the blue, dropping an invitation to visit Elephant Walk, the home of Harry Brigandshaw. With such an irresistible summons, two young English prospectors abandon camp and make their way. On arrival, they are welcomed and introduced to the new Brigandshaw heir. Whilst appearing to be a contented family, nothing could be further from the truth. Harry is blissfully happy on his African farm, yet Tina desperately wishes to return to England and civilisation. Pressurised to return, Harry finds himself back in the game of business financing a new musical with his old flame in the leading role. Jealousies flare and Tina retaliates with far-reaching consequences. But meanwhile in America, the stock market is rising steadily with things beginning to spiral out of control. And then, disaster strikes! Tina is left with distressing circumstances not only affecting her but the future of Colonial Shipping. Will she be able to make crucial decisions with time beginning to run out?To the Manor Born is the fourth book in Peter Rimmer's spellbinding historical fiction series, taking you from the beauty of the African plains to the rich supper rooms and theatres of London, and the scheming businessmen of America.

What the older generation of Brigandshaws feared has returned. The world is no longer on the brink of tears. Having joined the Air Ministry, Harry Brigandshaw is itching to fly but deemed too old. He has no alternative but to stay in London, working to keep his fevered mind at rest and running for shelter as the chilling air-raid sirens sound. To keep his wife and children out of insanity's reach, Harry sends them to Cape Town. But from so far away, can he stop his boys from enlisting, whilst other younger men are fighting for their lives in the skies above London?For the beautiful film star, Genevieve, she has no choice but to watch from afar. She's petrified she will lose her man even before their love has had a chance to flourish. Along with other indomitable pilots, will her darling survive the greatest fight of his life?Through the eyes of the Brigandshaws and their friends, Peter Rimmer yet again brings to life their lives and loves during the harrowing times of World War Two in Treason If You Lose, the thrilling sixth instalment of this historical fiction series.

Can bitter enemies ever be friends?Harry Brigandshaw is presumed dead, missing in the wilds of Africa. And Colonial Shipping is stolen.Tina is miserable on Elephant Walk whilst the new generation of Brigandshaws and St Clairs are on the threshold of new beginnings. Young, carefree, full of excitement and eager for success. The Great War is behind them, the world has licked their wounds and a new future beckons. But menacing undercurrents are permeating. There's talk. The Fourth Estate spinning their stories. Scaremongering. Rumours. Hitler inciting hatred. His power seductive. Yet the Allies are grinding Germany into the dust but for how long? The Gestapo and the Brownshirts are lurking, raising national pride, waiting to strike.And back in England, the youngsters are living the high life, trying to ignore the gossip. But how can they when all the signs are there for the inevitable? It's the calm before the storm! The world is on the brink of tears.

Two men: one broken, the other, a vicious drunk. Can either man let go of their past without self-destructing?The insanity of the Great War is finally over. But for Harry Brigandshaw raw grief and anger consumes his every waking hour. Mostly to run away from himself, Harry journeys with Barend Oosthuizen deep into the African bush and on to the Skeleton Coast in search of diamonds.It is several, lonely years before Harry eventually returns to Elephant Walk, having long parted from Barend. An unexpected letter awaits Harry’s return and yet again his life is thrown into turmoil!Forced to return to England, Harry immerses himself in 1920 London where beautiful, seductive women snare the wealthy, cut-throat deals are made, and hedonism plays out in the supper clubs and theatres. Conversely, Barend wends his way to the gold mines of South Africa where violence and booze are the order of the day.But, Elephant Walk and Africa are always calling where only the mad go out in the midday sun. Both men are lured back and the madness is about to begin all over again.There’s always a price to pay. Who will it be, Harry or Barend?Mad Dogs and Englishmen is the third in the gripping Brigandshaw Chronicles historical fiction series with Peter Rimmer drawing us into the wilds of Africa and the roaring 20s of London. Don’t miss this next instalment of Peter Rimmer’s family saga.