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The Triumph of the Sun: A Novel Audiobook

By: Wilbur Smith
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Read By: Tim Pigott-Smith Publisher: Macmillan Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 15.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 11.75 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Courtney Family Series Release Date: February 2012 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781427226907
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Total Audiobook Chapters:

60

Longest Chapter Length:

30:32 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

17:32 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

23:37 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

12

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Publisher Description

They've come from out of the shifting sands and down from ancient mountains. Mounted on horse and camel, carrying gleaming swords and plundered rifles, the sons of Allah are led by a holy warrior imbued with jihad,driving his army of thousands to wipe out the last Englishmen from the isolated Nile city...

Along with hundreds of others, British trader and businessman Ryder Courtney is trapped in the capital city of Khartoum. In Khartoum, the fates of a legendary British general, a brilliant, mercenary trader, a beautiful woman and a courageous soldier will become one. They know that time is running out and rescue is improbable. So they prepare for one last stand--and the beginning of an epic journey of survival...

From a passionate rivalry for a woman to an unforgettable face-off between warriors, Wilbur Smith's The Triumph of the Sun is adventure fiction writ large--alive with the sounds of throngs, the terror of battle, and the mystical fire of human courage in the darkest moments of all.

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"I can't believe I never read Wilbur Smith before I stumbled on this book. After reading it, I educated myself on the author and his work. Like many prolific writers who crank out historical fiction, Wilbur Smith has created some fictional family trees, and crafted multiple stories around the generations thereof. In this novel, the Courtney and Ballentine families intersect during the siege of Khartoum. The novel takes the characters years beyond that event, and makes use of the author's extensive research on Africa, and the Sudan in particular, to provide a glimpse inside 2 distinct cultures. I suspect Wilbur Smith is a closet anthropologist...not just because of the attention he gives animals in some of his novels, but because of the human actions and interactions he depicts--usually according to type. This book has a lot to offer: adventure, romance, action, tragedy, and a couple happy mini-endings."

— Henry (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “Espionage, disguise, stabbings in the dark…a story that is—like the Nile itself—swift and powerful.

    — Booklist

  • One of the world's most popular adventure writers.

    — The Washington Post Book World

  • A fine storyteller ... The Triumph of the Sun is one of his very best.

    — The Daily Mail

  • Only a handful of 20th century writers tantalize our senses as well as Smith. A rare author who wields a razor-sharp sword of craftsmanship.

    — Tulsa World

  • He paces his tale as swiftly as he can with swordplay aplenty and killing strokes that come like lightning out of a sunny blue sky.

    — Kirkus Reviews

  • Few novelists can write action scenes that all but leap off the page the way Smith can....

    — Anniston Star, Texas

  • Each time I read a new Wilbur Smith I say it is the best book I have ever read – until the next one.

    — Times Record News (Wichita Falls, Texas)

  • Smith is a master.

    — Publisher's Weekly

  • Smith is a captivating storyteller.

    — Orlando Sentinel

  • The world's leading adventure writer.

    — The Daily Express

  • Wilbur Smith rarely misses a trick.

    — The Sunday Times

  • Fans will not be disappointed.

    — Publishers Weekly

  • Triumph of the Sun is everything [Smith's] fans have come to expect: masterful storytelling and breathtaking adventure. … Chalk up another winner.

    — Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX

  • Nobody does it better.

    — Kirkus Reviews

  • Wildly entertaining, compulsively readable.

    — Sunday Telegraph

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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book is historically accurate and chock full of cultural and historical information. Not only that, the book present a wonderfully paced plot, wonderful characters, several spectacular surprises, and a heart-warming ending that even the hardiest testosterone lover would get misty at. Also, I just reread the book, and I loved even more the second time around. Really, if you haven't read this book yet, do. "

    — Chris, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Think I need to read more of his books, embarrassed that I read this in 2005 and not read another of his books even though I enjoyed it. "

    — Lisa, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great historical fiction from WS. Set in the Sudanese Sahara during British colonial rule. This is the best I have read from WS in a long time. An interesting, informative, and exciting book. "

    — Michael, 1/24/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I thought that this latest book for Wilbur Smith was abit like a few other books and the ending was abit abrupt. However it is a good story and a good introduction for someone who has not read any Wilbur Smith!! "

    — Katie, 1/21/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " It has been quite a while since I read a Wilbur Smith novel, and this book was lent to me by my great-Uncle. I picked this particular book from my uncle's bookshelf because it's set in Sudan, a place I visited last year, and I am interested in revisiting it in a literary sense. I've just finished a fantasy novel about adventures in outer space, so I'm looking forward to a raw, African epic adventure. I hope Smith delivers! "

    — Kelly, 1/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " If you're a Wilbur Smith fan - Here's another good one. "

    — melody, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The way I always romanticized colonial Africa in the late 1800s. It's a slow read, but a good book overall. "

    — Brian, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " The first 3 quarters of this book was vintage Smith. It seemed like he was going to write a sequel to this book but he didn't feel like it so he compressed a whole book into the last 1/4 of this book with a terrible result. A big disapointment. "

    — John, 12/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " fucking loved this book. read it front to back in like 2 sittings. "

    — Ayaaki, 12/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book concerns both the Courtneys and the Ballantynes... and is set in the Sudan... it's pretty cool. They are attempting to outrun a religiously crazed mob... by ferry... a good read! "

    — Seracer2003, 11/25/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of the best author's of African adventure. The siege of Khartoum doesn't pull any punches. "

    — Ann, 8/26/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Siege of Khartoum, Sudan, 1884-1885. A wonderful novel, have read twice "

    — Matthew, 5/22/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Super depressing. I know its history, but wow. "

    — Laura, 5/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A good story set in Egypt filled with war, hardship, and love. I love this book and Smith is one of my farvorite aurhtors. "

    — Tony, 3/20/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A very good read. Wilbur Smith always takes the story in a different direction than what you think will happen. This book is one of them. A real good tale from the viewpoint of the Dervishes. A good tale. "

    — Gary, 3/7/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Usually Smith tells a great story, but somehow this didn't cut it. The story itself was okay, lots of history so that was good, but his characters were horrible. "

    — Lisa, 11/19/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Ah, Wilbur Smith: where did you get all these wonderful tales you told? The Courtney family books are my favorite... "

    — Wilma, 11/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a great book. Lots of history, lots of plot, add some sex, and the result was a terrific read. "

    — Frances, 10/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This is an exciting story about the Battle of Khartoum and the British Army's presence in Egypt. Very exciting and suspenseful and definitely not made to be a feel good movie! "

    — Elesa, 7/20/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love all of his books "

    — Kathleen, 6/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another gripping yarn: how does he do it? "

    — Fi, 5/4/2012

About Wilbur Smith

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.

About Tim Pigott-Smith

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.