Story Setting

The story starts on a farm in the Orange Free State in South Africa.

Main Character

The main character is a Helicopter Pilot named Piet Du Toit.

Plot Overview

He volunteers for duty in the Bush War, raging at that time in Rhodesia (later to become Zimbabwe).

There are various adventures involving big game hunting and a romantic element.

The story covers two generations of a family in South Africa.

The narrative moves to Europe and then back to South Africa, where it reaches its conclusion.