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Sebastian is stolen away from his lover, Emily, and forced across the sea in order to allow his older brother to take Emily's hand instead. In the wild unknown colonies of Southern Africa, Sebastian becomes one of the first white elephant hunters. There he will see the bloodiest faces of man as loyalty and friendship are divided in the Boer War.

In the peace and paradise of a rural coastal village, two boys are born on the same day, one white, one black. Their childhood is idyllic and their friendship lasts a life time, but the peace and paradise is short lived. South Africa transcends into anarchy, racism and civil war. Finding themselves alone in the world, both boys embark on self-education and strive to survive in the ever-changing landscape of South Africa. Matthew Gray succeeds in building a business empire both in England and South Africa whereas Luke Mbeki travels to England to continue his education. In 1960, on a return trip to Africa, Luke encounters his first real brush with the new apartheid system. It was not to be the first. Life becomes unbearable for Luke and he returns to England to become actively involved in the campaign for freedom of his people back home. Meanwhile, Matt enjoys the cut-throat world of business which is thriving, becoming a well-known figurehead in South Africa but watched by the outside world perceiving him as a white supremacist but in reality he hates the apartheid system and what it stands for. Both men's lives cross over intermittently throughout the years, until the release of Nelson Mandela. Mandela's release is a sign for men like Luke to return home, and when he does, Luke involves himself in the negotiations for a new and free South Africa, and a democratically elected government. But their story doesn't end there. Vultures in the Wind is not only about Matt and Luke, but men like Hector Fortescue-Smyth, an English communist, and Frikkie Swart a cruel civil servant who rises through the ranks. It is the story too of the artists' colony at Port St Johns where colourful characters like Charles Farquhar and Carel van Tonder, live a basic and simple life without television sets, newspapers and just being self-sufficient living off the land and sea. Peter Rimmer, author of Cry of the Fish Eagle, writes with passion and a deep intuitive feeling for the people of the land of South Africa. His novel, Vultures in the Wind, is the Tyranny of Democracy, and it is a part of history that should never be forgotten. To quote Nelson Mandela: “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” Scroll up and grab a copy today.

The roaring twenties are in full swing. The war at an end. Spirits are high. Everything is possible. Or is it? Harry and Tina Brigandshaw welcome the birth of their son, Anthony, on Elephant Walk. They appear to be a normal contented family, but with the arrival of two English prospectors, not all is what it seems to be. Harry is blissfully happy on his African farm, yet Tina is desperate to return to England and civilization. She is bored and when Tina is bored, anything can happen! Back in England and America, business is buoyant, the stock markets climbing and climbing. The social circuit is teeming with newcomers and new money. It's all a toxic mix. When will the bubble burst and with that, what will happen to Colonial Shipping and the Brigandshaws? Will all be lost? Find out and start reading the next instalment, To the Manor Born. Get your copy today. What readers say about the Brigandshaws: 'Great stories difficult to put down.' 'A gripping family saga.' 'Very enjoyable reading!' 'Peter Rimmer never fails to capture the savage beauty of the land.' 'Highly recommended. Addictive author. ' 'Peter Rimmer has a great style of writing.' 'Written with knowledge and love.' 'Loved this book as I have loved all of Peter Rimmer's books ..... do yourselves to favor and read them all.'

Rhodesia and with it, Cry of the Fish Eagle, is one hell of a story: the African Bush, big game, pioneer farming, prospecting and the tragedy of civil war.This is the story of Rupert Pengelly who first heard the Cry of the Fish Eagle when he was stationed in Rhodesia for six months during the Second World War. As he was to find and as the saying goes, once you have heard the Cry of the Fish Eagle, you will always come back to Africa!It is during that first six months, Rupert searches for Sasa, the orphaned daughter of his friend, Rigby Savage. Rupert was honouring a promise made to Rigby to care for Sasa if anything did happen to him. To complicate the search, Sasa's eccentric grandfather, Kobus Loubser, had taken the young orphan into the bush prospecting for emeralds.The search is unsuccessful and Rupert returns to the war, with intentions afterwards of farming the family estate in Cornwall. However a distant cousin, George Geake, conspires to cheat him out of his inheritance and Rupert loses his beloved home. His only option is to return to Rhodesia to begin a new life as a tobacco farmer and to continue his search for Sasa.Although their destinies are bound together, it is many years before Rupert and Sasa meet but meanwhile, Kobus acquires a business partner in Lewdly Jones, a remittance man, who develops a passion for Sasa.The years pass and Rupert triumphs over adversity. But another war is looming. The irrepressible tide of Black Nationalism is sweeping through Africa and a new generation of men like Tererai Ndoro and Lovemore Ngwenya have joined the struggle for Zimbabwe. All their lives are about to change forever. But still, they are all enslaved by the Cry of the Fish Eagle.READ this captivating story because in reading it you too will become enslaved by the Cry of the Fish Eagle, the country of Zimbabwe and its people.

This insightful book examines the growing role of China on the global stage by gauging the varying reactions of international spectators to Beijing’s hugely significant Belt and Road Initiative. Laced with detailed empirical studies and an array of illustrative maps, Peter Rimmer assesses the domestic impact of the Initiative thus far and offers an astute appraisal of the imperial connotations of Beijing’s global logistical project.

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.

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.

Encompassing China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia, extending to Australasia and connecting with South Asia, the Asian-Pacific Rim forms the world�s most dynamic economic region. Comprehending the region�s logistical structure and its institutio