The New York Times bestselling author and one of the greatest adventure writers of our time once again creates a lost era and a truly exciting tale of danger, courage, and suspense
At the close of Wilbur Smith's Monsoon, Tom Courtney and his brother Dorian battled on the high seas. In this spellbinding new novel, the next generation of Courtneys are out to stake their claim in southern Africa, travelling along the infamous "Robber's Road." It is a journey both exciting and hazardous, which takes them through the untouched wilderness of a beautiful land filled with warring tribes and wild animals.
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"Wilbur Smith is a fantastic writer. I've read all his books and each one felt like an adventure of my own. The settings are ambitious and detailed, the stories are powerfully engaging and the characters are the bloke you think you are after a few beers. Great stuff." — Jonny (5 out of 5 stars)
"Wilbur Smith is a fantastic writer. I've read all his books and each one felt like an adventure of my own. The settings are ambitious and detailed, the stories are powerfully engaging and the characters are the bloke you think you are after a few beers. Great stuff."
" My first Wilbur Smith book. I thought it was going to be about the Civil War, based on the title "
" Excellent stories of the Courtney family and friends and enemies. If you enjoy adventure, true love, and a multitude of surprises and realistic turns of events I would recommend this to get started with Wilbur Smith and his 30+ historical fiction novels. "
" quick to read, lots of one to one fights, pure adventure on land and seas. Honour, family and destiny. "
" Always a good read, dynamic, full of adventure and romance, and great to learn a bit of history of Africa, even if it is just the background. "
" Definitely an audio book. Highly recommend for a long trip (17 1/2 hr). "
" This book was so good. It has it all. Action, adventure, love, family, good vs. evil. It was epic. "
" Having grown up in South Africa, I relish reading books that take place in that country. Smith's descriptions evoke wonderful memories for me and I simply adore his fabulous books! "
" A continuation of a story that ended with the Courtney clan trying to make their mark in Africa, this novel follows the next generation as they struggle to find their own path and with their parents deal with pasts they all had hoped were left far behind them. "
" This is the in the same series and Birds of Prey... Monsoon... and this third book... it goes along the lines of the same family in a different time... Very Smith-esque! "
" This swashbuckling African adventure is a boisterous, rollicking read. Aside from some graphic stuff, I would have to say that I'm glad I finally found Wilbur Smith's work and hope to rejoin the Courtney family saga again soon. "
" A brilliant book, this really is Wilbur Smith at his best! "
" if you read this also read "Monsoon" and visa versa. excellent read. "
" This is one of my all time favorite book ever! If you want to read a great action packed book set in the African bush THIS IS IT. "
" love these three books by Wilbur Smith...Birds of Prey, Monsoon, and Blue Horizon. I don't think he topped these in scope and readability...fabulous! "
" Enjoyed listening to this audiobook. Easy to get involved in story. "
" You either love Smith or you don't even attempt to read him. It helps if you have lived in Africa. I love him, and can't believe he is still able to write with such fluidity at the age of 80+. "
" I was like putting an Indiana Jones movie into a book. Loved it. Couldn't put it down. "
" I previously read Triumph of the Sun and, like it, Blue Horizon holds your attention and you cannot put it down. "
" Officially the WORST book I have ever had to read. Unbelievably dull and stupid. "
" Must read Birds of Paradise and Monsoon first. This is the third book. More of the same, but this does not reduce the enjoyment at all. Three of my all time favourites. Classic adventure stories. "
" Lots of adventure and conflict in this big sprawling tale of more of the Courtney Family set in Africa during the 18th century. "
" plot was fast paced, but lots of pages to skip over if you know what i mean... "
" This book is an amazing addition to the Courtenays in Africa series. It seems too big at times but as I go I appreciate why his books are always worth the pain to hold them! Excellent! "
" Molto bello. 3° della serie Courtney d'Africa "
" Bello, appassionante, coinvolgente come l'Africa che Wilbur ci descrive magistralmente. Una saga che spero decida di proseguire. "
" Book about South Africa and a family that grows up there. Too many episodes about hunting and being hunted. Wasn't my type. "
" I expected more from Wilbum Smith than craft a story like this one. While the first half of the book is excellent, the latter half drowns on the sea, thick in description, enough to want to flip pages without reading them. "
" old Wilbur Smith African Magic "
Wilbur Smith (1933-2021) wrote When the Lion Feeds in 1964 and became a full-time writer. He completed fifty novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have been translated into twenty-six different languages. He was born in Central Africa and was educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University.
Tim Pigott-Smith is an award-winning English actor of film, television, and stage and an audiobook narrator. He has narrated several notable television documentaries, including Crimes That Shook the World. He has won two AudioFile Earphones Awards, for The Honorary Consul by Graham Greene and The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyesvky. He was a three-time finalist for the 2006 Audie Award for Best Original Work for the three-part Eyewitness series by Joanna Burke. His film career includes roles in major motion pictures, including V for Vendetta, Quantum of Solace, The Remains of the Day, Gangs of New York, and more. His numerous television credits include Downton Abbey, The Jewel in the Crown, and North and South. He is also a noted radio actor, appearing in many productions on BBC Radio 4, and a regular stage actor in Shakespearean and Greek roles.
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