Tess Jackson Books

Tess Jackson is a writer and artist. She is passionate about conservation, has always written and has family in different corners of the globe has travelled extensively. It's these experiences that have fuelled her passion for writing.

Shadow of the Marula Tree

Conservationist, Kay Anderson left Durban a broken woman. Betrayed by her fiancé, she trains to become the first female ranger to join a safari lodge. On her arrival at the lodge, manager Edward Blake is horrified to discover that his new ranger is a woman and makes his disapproval clear. After months of hard work, Kay proves she is as good as and often better than the other rangers.

Kay and Ed’s lives are put in danger when they suspect a traitor is working in their midst and they struggle to expose the culprit. Kay discovers that there is more to being a ranger than she had imagined.

Will Kay’s future turn out the way she expects? Or, does Fate have another plan?

Shade of the Jacaranda

Friends Samantha Jenner and Angela Seymour’s lives change dramatically when Samantha inherits a twelve-thousand-acre farm in South Africa. They travel to the farm with her lawyer, Max who introduces them to Ace, her farm manager and also captain of the local polo team. Samantha had been hoping to get along well with her manager and have someone to rely on to teach her about the running of her late uncle’s treasured farm, but they immediately clash.

As their relationship deteriorates Samantha is tipped off that Ace is not all he seems. She reluctantly decides that she should sell the farm and return to her life back in London as an interior designer. But does Samantha have all the facts? Is Ace the cunning man she’s been led to believe? Or are there other dangerous forces at work she should be focusing on?

PRAISE FOR TESS JACKSON BOOKS:
‘The characters are credible, and the author's knowledge of the bush and love of its magical atmosphere is reflected throughout. A highly readable book!’ DF
‘A wonderful read, keeps you guessing until the end.’ Alan LF
‘A very gripping story with colourful characters’ Emily B