"The Kopje Garrison: A Story of the Boer War" by George Manville Fenn is a historical fiction novel set during the Boer War, depicting the sudden shift in the lives of two young British officers, Drew Lennox and Bob Dickenson. Beginning with a seemingly innocent fishing trip, they find themselves in a tense and unexpected run-in with the enemy. The story demonstrates their friendship and courage as their light-hearted outing is cut short by the realities of war, and they are thrust into a fight for survival, highlighting the ever-present dangers and swiftly changing fortunes of warfare.
The Kopje Garrison: A Story of the Boer War
By George Manville Fenn
Two British officers on a peaceful fishing trip suddenly find themselves caught in a life-or-death struggle against the enemy during the Boer War.
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About the AuthorGeorge Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
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