A huge prize awaits them, but only if they can escape.The Second Boer War is finally ending, and for three thieves there is the unexpected bonus of stealing an army payroll so large that they have to bury it outside a Free State town until the heat cools off.While they wait for an opportunity to return to their stolen bounty, the entire might of the army gives chase, giving rise to a riotous set of events.Based on a true story, John Harris' adventure entertains and delights in a series of incredulous scenarios brought to glorious life against the backdrop of South Africa's diamond mines.A gripping, nostalgic military heist thriller from master author Max Hennessy, perfect for fans of Jack Higgins, Hammond Innes and Alistair MacLean.
| ISBN: | 9781800328358 |
| Publication date: | 24th January 2022 |
| Author: | Max Hennessy |
| Publisher: | Canelo Digital Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Ebook |
| Pagination: | 320 pages |
| Series: | The Boer War Duology |
| Genres: |
War, combat and military adventure fiction Alternative history fiction Historical crime and mysteries Thriller and Suspense Esoteric thriller Action Adventure Historical adventure fiction Adventure fiction: Westerns Historical Fiction Violence and abuse in society |