Death-Defying Destiny Deciders – Part Three: Diving & Dicing With Death

Death-Defying Destiny Deciders – Part Three: Diving & Dicing With Death

In July 1898, my great-grandfather Peter Murtough competes for the title of best diver in the world. But seeking more than the thrills of the life aquatic, he ratchets up the risks to himself – and future me – by enlisting to fight the Boer in South Africa.


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