There are heroes and there are monsters. But most of us are ordinary mortals caught up in events too turbulent for any of us. Perhaps when the battle is over, all we will inherit are the ashes of a once beautiful land.
It is 1952. Guided by the ruthless hands of Shasa Courtney and Centaine Malcolmess, the Courtney family empire has come to dominate the lives of white and black South Africans alike.
But the winds of change are fanning fires of revolution. In the deadly quest of power, Shasa will be tested far beyond the battle of the boardroom, forced to betray his ideals for a misguided dream of national unity.
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"Wilbur Smith was the sort of 'potboiler' novelist my parents and grandparents read and I would not have read this book if it hasn't been the only thing the holiday rep could find for me to read when in hospital in Crete. Not sure it's great literature but it really is a 'good read'." — Karenlkirkham (4 out of 5 stars)
"Wilbur Smith was the sort of 'potboiler' novelist my parents and grandparents read and I would not have read this book if it hasn't been the only thing the holiday rep could find for me to read when in hospital in Crete. Not sure it's great literature but it really is a 'good read'."
" 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 hated all the characters in the book and didn't like Smith's writing style "
" Completed the first part (6 books )of the Courtney saga. This was a very political side to the story as it embarked on the apartheid era but some interesting family twists. Money certainly does not make this family's life any easier. "
" Was a great book and was hard to put down. "
" Imperdibile per chi ha letto i precedenti della saga dei Courteney d'Africa. In questo romanzo si delinea il destino di tutti i personaggi precedentemente incontrati e l'avventura, il dramma e le emozioni si moltiplicano in un intreccio commovente. "
" Totally amazed by Wilbur Smith's book RAGE, historical fiction that takes place during Apartheid in South Africa. "
" OK, but not the best of the courtneys to my taste "
" Interesting story, very political. This is not one of my favorite Courtney books. I found the characters dull, the focus seemed to be more on what was going on around them instead of focusing on themselves. "
" ook gelezen in 04-2002 "
" Another fantastic addition to the Courtney series!!! A really good read! "
" Well written historical novel that brings southern Africa's struggle for independence to light. "
" Book on So Africa and their struggles "
" Loved to learn more about historical events that happened in South Africa and some insight in to 'the struggle' even though it is not totally acurate as Smith admits. Really enjoyed it. "
" This was my first W Smith book I read!! "
" Wilbur brain is unstoppable when writing great adventure. "
" Epic adventure with the canvas of South Africa's struggle. "
" I really liked this book. There are so many stories going at once it can get a bit difficult to keep track of things, but it all ties together in the end. "
" Good, Not as enthralling as his others. Still would recommend you read it. "
" Molto bello. 9° della serie Courtney d'Africa "
" Ho fatto una grande fatica a finirlo. Personaggi ODIOSI! I successori di Sean e Garry Courtney sono insopportabili e senza dignità. "
" A good read indeed. The characters are impressive. The end is good. "
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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