The Diamond Frontier (Simon Fonthill Series) [Mass Market Paperback]

John Wilcox (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2007 | Series: Simon Fonthill Series

The atmosphere is volatile in the South African province of the Transvaal at the start of 1880. The discovery of diamonds has bred greed as a strong anti-British feeling is taking hold amongst the Boer farmers and the bePedi tribe continues to rampage after the defeat of their Zulu allies. Former captain Simon Fonthill and his servant, "352" Jenkins, receive a cry for help from an old friend who has been kidnapped on South Africa's new diamond frontier. The pair must go to her aid before redeeming a promise to act as army scouts in this increasingly turbulent region. When the acclaimed British hero General Wolseley decides to lead his column against the impenetrable stronghold of the bePedi, Fonthill and Jenkins once again find themselves marching to war.

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About the Author

John Wilcox was a journalist for many years before travelling all round the world while working in industry. He is now a full-time writer.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Headline Book Publishing (October 28, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0755309871
• ISBN-13: 978-0755309870
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,036,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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