Set against the lawless chaos of Barberton during the Eastern Transvaal's gold rush, Hoofbeats at Midnight follows Hein Brandis on a perilous quest for justice, love, and redemption amid betrayal, gunfights, and relentless danger.
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7. UNTAMED LOWVELD SERIES - HOOFBEATS AT MIDNIGHT
Set against the turbulent backdrop of the Eastern Transvaal from 1835 to 1887. Hoofbeats at Midnight immerses readers in an era of gold rush fever, where adventure and lawlessness reign supreme. Barberton, a chaotic hub of fortune seekers, is a melting pot of cosmopolitan intrigue. Amidst this tumult, Hein Brandis returns to his childhood home, only to be drawn into a perilous journey by a desperate plea for help from Roelien, a woman from his past.
Roelien, now trapped in a dangerous web of deception after marrying the enigmatic Nic Beetge, cries out for salvation. Hein’s resolve hardens when his mentor, Uncle Izak Langeman, becomes a casualty of a ruthless gang of cattle thieves. Determined to uncover the truth and protect those he holds dear, Hein teams up with the resourceful and fiery Marlene, and law enforcer Frans Verwey. Together, they confront Nic’s gang in a high-stakes battle for justice amidst a land where revolvers and survival instincts rule. As Hein races against time, secrets unravel, alliances are tested, and danger lurks at every turn. With gunfights, cunning strategies, and an unyielding spirit, Hein delves into Barberton’s shadowy underworld, navigating love, betrayal, and redemption in his quest to bring peace to a lawless frontier.
Will Hein succeed in his daring mission, or will the chaos of Barberton consume him? Hoofbeats at Midnight is a gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and the unbreakable bonds forged in the crucible of adversity.
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The Untamed Lowveld series by Dewald Brink and Braam le Roux is a riveting South African Western saga that brings the rugged landscapes and turbulent 1880s gold rush era of the Eastern Transvaal vividly to life. Across nine thrilling books, the series masterfully blends gripping tales of ambition, vengeance, love and survival, set against a backdrop of lawless towns, treacherous alliances, and the relentless pursuit of justice. With richly drawn characters and heart-pounding action, it offers readers a uniquely South African take on the Western genre, filled with the raw grit and untamed spirit of the Lowveld.
