Publisher's Synopsis
The story of a young boy and his bravery, The Soulmaker is the second installment of the popular trilogy called The Angels Shall Sing. Authored by rising South African writer Nikolas Ridout, When Jonathan visits London he meets with a terrible fate. Based on true facts, The Soulmaker will take you up on an emotional roller-coaster ride. Filled with moments of joy and sorrow, hope and despair. The Anglo-Boer War is over, but the destruction it left behind is still fresh. The victory of the war did not feel that sweet to the British. The Queen's army, despite being one of the most well trained in the world, received an unexpectedly good fight from the Boers. Hundreds of men died on both sides. The wives and children of the Boer fighters were taken to concentration camps where they suffered. The African farming community wants nothing but a moment of peace. They want the English to leave their land. But that seems like a far-fetched ideal now. Amidst the cold political tension, we get a second of respite in Jonathan Cobb's short-lived happiness. The young fellow, who is soon to be 13, is visiting his grandfather in London. From Cape Town, Jonathan is excited to be back exploring London. Little did he know that he is being followed by some strange men! His excitement soon turns into a nightmare as he is abducted by these strange men. Who are these men? Why did they take Jonathan? What do they intend to do with him? Order your copy to discover the fate of this young boy and the adventure he embarks upon.
