Fire on the Horizon

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Set against the backdrop of the impending Second Boer War in South Africa, the story follows Colonel Penrod Ballantyne, a seasoned military hero tasked with preparing for conflict in Mafeking. His wife, Amber, a talented novelist, joins him, excited to explore the region. However, as war erupts, she faces the harrowing challenge of escaping with their infant son, anxiously awaiting news of her husband's fate as he confronts the dangers of battle. The narrative intertwines themes of love, bravery, and the harsh realities of war.