Jimbo: A Fantasy

Set in an Edwardian country estate, the story follows young Jimbo, the son of a retired colonel who prides himself on understanding his children better than anyone else. When a simple oversight by his governess sets Jimbo on a path toward an unexpected adventure, the ordinary world of hunting, horses, and disciplined family life begins to crack. The mystery centers on an “Empty House” that seems to exist just beyond the familiar walls, promising secrets that even the colonel’s confident mind cannot grasp.

One wintry evening, as shadows stretch across the manor after Christmas, Jimbo’s sister Nixie and her friends burst into the study, begging their father to join a game of “Rabbits.” The colonel’s gruff demeanor softens into reluctant amusement, hinting at a hidden world of imagination that the children are eager to explore. Their plea opens a doorway to the uncanny, suggesting that the house holds more than idle play and that Jimbo’s journey is only just beginning.