A Dash from Diamond City, written by George Manville Fenn and first published in 1902, is a historical novel set during the South African War (1899-1902). The story follows two young clerks, Oliver West and Ingleborough, who must navigate dangerous Boer-occupied territory to deliver critical despatches. Their journey is fraught with challenges that test their bravery and friendship, as they confront both external threats and internal conflicts amidst the backdrop of the siege of Kimberley.
