Harry Brigandshaw has it all—a promising future, a loving family, and the carefree innocence of youth. However, his world quickly unravels in unimaginable ways…
In the summer of 1907, Harry accepts an invitation to spend the holidays at the St Clair family estate in Dorset. Amongst the idyllic setting, he contemplates his coming years while enjoying the delightful company of the St Clairs. But everything changes when a heart-wrenching telegram arrives, shattering Harry’s world. In a state of shock, he hastily sets sail for Rhodesia, leaving behind a heartbroken Lucinda…
Years pass in Africa, and as the shadow of an impending war looms, the Brigandshaws remain untouched by its significance. Yet, Harry finds himself drawn into the conflict when he enlists in pursuit of revenge. As a rookie pilot assigned to 33 Squadron, he unexpectedly crosses paths with a malevolent figure from his university days—the unhinged Fishy Braithwaite. Bound by a love interest, Harry and Fishy become entangled in a dangerous web that not only threatens Harry’s life but also endangers Lucinda’s.
Elephant Walk is the captivating second installment in the Brigandshaw Chronicles—a sweeping multigenerational saga that chronicles the lives of unforgettable individuals amidst the tumultuous rise and fall of the Anglo-Saxon Empire.