The Shangani Patrol (Simon Fonthill)

The Shangani Patrol (Simon Fonthill)

by JohnWilcox (Author)

Synopsis

This gripping new military adventure featuring Simon Fonthill brilliantly depicts one of the last and most tragic of all battles in the 'Scramble for Africa'.

1893. In the African Cape, recovering from the loss of their child, ex-captain and one-time subaltern Simon Fonthill and his wife Alice find themselves on tribal land and at the mercy of Matabele warriors. While being held under the orders of the Matabele king, Lobengula, Fonthill becomes aware of a Portuguese plot to undermine a valuable mining treaty between Lobengula and the richest man in Africa, Cecil Rhodes. When friction develops between Rhodes and the Matabele tribesmen Fonthill is forced to take sides and, together with comrade '352' Jenkins and Alice, he becomes embroiled in one of the bloodiest battles in British history, the Shangani River massacre.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Publisher: Headline
Published: 02 Sep 2010

ISBN 10: 0755345622
ISBN 13: 9780755345625
Book Overview: Devoured by fans of Sharpe and Hornblower, this popular wartime adventure series goes from strength to strength

Media Reviews
Fonthill rivals Bernard Cornwell's Richard Sharpe series in military action and characterization. Historical Novels Review
Author Bio
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.