Winner of the historical fiction category in the 2013 IndieReader Discovery Awards. Loves and wars in the cauldron of Southern Africa in 1890-1902, where a young Englishman and his American companion become accidental soldiers. Can they survive the desperate fighting between settlers and African tribesmen, and between British and Boer armies? Which of four pioneering young women will choose to share their challenges? Excerpts from reviews on Amazon: ***** "A brilliant unputdownable read from start to finish." ***** "I've read many books about Africa and find this story the most believable." ***** ..".a compelling plot line based on diverse, colorful characters." ***** "There are a lot of strong characters in this book..." ***** "A wonderfully crafted story that keeps you hooked to read more!" ***** ..".you'll be hooked to the end."