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Taranaki Jack

Rebellion, sugar slaves and gold in the south-west Pacific

The Lady from Charleroi

Mystique and intrigue amid the disaster of WW1

Zoe's Anklet — Zoe’s Anklet

Young lives torn by family secrets and the stress of frontline service

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Testimonials

John N

"Thank you Lance for sending the 2 novels. I really enjoyed reading both. The experiences (..in Holland..) during the second world were, to say the least, harrowing and frightening. It shows that the human spirit can overcome a lot of grief and misery. I had no idea of the circumstances of the Dutch during the war, other than stories of the resistance fighters. The Germans certainly had a lot to answer for.
I was impressed with the amount of research needed for both books. It must have taken an enormous amount of time. I was grateful to learn, through your research, much more about the efforts of the Australian soldiers during the Middle East campaigns. I had only a small snapshot of the campaign, so thanks for giving me, and the other readers, a greater understanding of what our soldiers endured."

2015-02-06T19:33:03+10:00

Thank you Lance for sending the 2 novels. I really enjoyed reading both.

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David S

Dear John - re Lance Grimstone's epic books (When the Tulips Bled, Brother Rats and A Rain of Ruin), I thoroughly enjoyed Mr Grimstone's remarkable books and thank you for bringing them to my attention. They were all extremely well researched and brought together a real sense of those times. To be able to tie together all those threads and personalities in Brother Rats and A Rain of Ruin shows true understanding of the life and times so poignant to many of us today. Personally, it was of great interest as my own father was in the South Pacific theatre of war and was with the RNZAF in Bouganville, Solomons and those actions. In respect of the North African campaigns, my Dad's close friend from early school days was a prominent member of the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) and is well recorded in the NZ official war records, ending up a Lt Colonel, before returning to his farming life post war. Myself, I was in 22 Bty, 6 Fd Regiment Artillery as a territorial in the mid-1960s where we progressed from 25 pounders to the more up-to-date howitzers. When the Tulips Bled was a great read also. I was familiar with much of the events but had not really realised just how horribly the Dutch were treated over a long time by the occupying power. Should you be in touch with Mr Grimstone, I should be most obliged if you would convey my congratulations for his first class works. Best Regards, David S.

2015-09-29T16:18:30+10:00

Dear John - re Lance Grimstone's epic books (When the Tulips Bled, Brother Rats and A Rain of Ruin), I thoroughly enjoyed Mr Grimstone's remarkable books and thank you for bringing them to my attention. They were all extremely well researched and brought together a real sense of those times. To be able to tie together all those threads and personalities in Brother Rats and A Rain of Ruin shows true understanding of the life and times so poignant to many of us today. Personally, it was of great interest as my own father was in the South Pacific theatre of war and was with the RNZAF in Bouganville, Solomons and those actions. In respect of the North African campaigns, my Dad's close friend from early school days was a prominent member of the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) and is well recorded in the NZ official war records, ending up a Lt Colonel, before returning to his farming life post war. Myself, I was in 22 Bty, 6 Fd Regiment Artillery as a territorial in the mid-1960s where we progressed from 25 pounders to the more up-to-date howitzers. When the Tulips Bled was a great read also. I was familiar with much of the events but had not really realised just how horribly the Dutch were treated over a long time by the occupying power. Should you be in touch with Mr Grimstone, I should be most obliged if you would convey my congratulations for his first class works. Best Regards, David S.

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Teresa and Peter

Dear Lance, We would lake to take an opportunity to wish you and your family Merry Christmas, and a healthy, happy and prosperous 2011. We also like to say thank you for your generosity for your books and extremely interesting conversation whilst on the barge. It was lovely to met you both last Sunday. I realy admire the people like you and we wish you all the best. Teresa and Peter

2015-09-29T16:22:48+10:00

Dear Lance, We would lake to take an opportunity to wish you and your family Merry Christmas, and a healthy, happy and prosperous 2011. We also like to say thank you for your generosity for your books and extremely interesting conversation whilst on the barge. It was lovely to met you both last Sunday. I realy admire the people like you and we wish you all the best. Teresa and Peter

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Mick again

Lance, Just finished A Rain Of Ruin. Really enjoyed it - fair bit of emotion. Thanks, Mick

2015-09-29T16:23:34+10:00

Lance, Just finished A Rain Of Ruin. Really enjoyed it - fair bit of emotion. Thanks, Mick

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John A

"Mate, I’ve just finished the first book I've read in thirty years....if I put it down, it was because you brought me to tears...John A"

2015-09-29T16:25:33+10:00

"Mate, I’ve just finished the first book I've read in thirty years....if I put it down, it was because you brought me to tears...John A"

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