On 11 November 1965, Ian Smith and his Cabinet signed Rhodesia’s unilateral declaration of independence from Britain. The declaration took only minutes—but its consequences would shape the country for decades.

My Southern African duology explores this turbulent period through two connected novels.

The Unravelling is a story of love, loyalty, and survival during the final years of the Rhodesian Bush War—and of the struggle to protect the country’s endangered rhinos.

A Moment of Madness continues the story into the uncertain early years of Zimbabwe, when hopes for reconciliation gave way to Gukurahundi and the brutality of Mugabe’s North Korean-trained Fifth Brigade.

Watch the video below to discover more.

Two novels. One turbulent period in history. One continuing story.