The murder of Michael Ramsey

In the year 1854, amidst the breathtaking landscapes of the Overberg region of South Africa, Herbert Vigne was a man at odds with his world. The black sheep of the Vigne family, he was overshadowed by his brother Henry, a prosperous farmer known for his traditional ways and strict adherence to societal norms. While Henry cultivated crops, Herbert nurtured dreams—dreams of a community where people of all colours, nationalities, and religions could thrive together.

In the 1860s, Herbert married Elizabeth Belshaw – 27 years his junior. They settled on their farm, De Bos, in the village. Within fifty years, a dedicated community of people had built houses, established businesses and smallholdings, opened a school and built two churches in the town. Here they lived together in peace, harmony and religious tolerance.

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Who would want to change this?

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The story begins with the murder of a prominent local, Michael Ramsay, whose body was discovered in the old library. His death might be  - or not -  a loss for the community.

 

Find it out yourself!

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