Pink Gods and Blue Demons

Kimberley still hums with the echo of its diamond‑mining glory, its streets lined with grand hotels that were once private playgrounds for the De Beers elite. The city’s heat, dust and lingering scandals create a backdrop where wealth and decay sit side by side, and the legendary “largest hole in the world” still draws curious travelers.

Against this glittering decay sits Loree Temple, a restless young woman in a black georgette gown, twirling a string of pearls as she watches portraits of Cecil Rhodes and General French. Married to the practical Pat, who runs a cold‑storage business, Loree dreams of the adventure, romance and sparkle that once defined the town’s golden age. Her yearning for glamour clashes with the modest life her husband offers, and the opulent Belgrove hotel becomes a stage for her quiet rebellion.

The novel paints a vivid portrait of post‑Boer War South Africa, where personal ambition meets a world still shaped by the glitter of diamonds. As Loree navigates desire and duty, listeners are invited into a richly detailed setting that teeters between nostalgia and the promise of new, untold chapters.