François, how many men up at the face?Cave-in. François's voice was now hysterically shrill. Cave-in.
He broke Sean's grip and raced away towards the lift station, the mud flying from his gumboots. His terror infected Sean and he ran a dozen paces after François before he stopped himself. For precious seconds he wavered with fear slithering round like a reptile in his stomach; go back to call the others and perhaps die with them or follow François and live.
Into the wilds of Natal in the 1870s are born Sean and Garrick Courtney, the twin brothers who could not be more different. Fate, war, and the jealous schemes of a woman are to drive them even further apart. But as history unfolds, a continent is awakening. And on its horizon is the promise of fortune, adventure, destiny, and love.
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"Wilbur Smith's first novel and it is a giant; love and love lost, Zulu wars, the gold rush, and the elephant hunts create the beginning of the Courtney family chronicles. The Sound of Thunder and A Sparrow Falls are the sequels. " — Bill (5 out of 5 stars)
"Wilbur Smith's first novel and it is a giant; love and love lost, Zulu wars, the gold rush, and the elephant hunts create the beginning of the Courtney family chronicles. The Sound of Thunder and A Sparrow Falls are the sequels. "
" One of my favorite books of all time! A must read for any Wilbur smith fan! Would especially suit teen male. Outstanding! "
" This book has a good story to it. Being female, I am not much into the wars that went on but found it to be a good read. "
" This book came highly recommended and the first two thirds were face paced and interesting. But Smiths female characters are horrid! Either they are weak and pathetic or whores. Or both. Ugh! "
" Great story. Love his writing. "
" best fiction book ive ever read "
" I read this years ago at that time I enjoyed this writer. Not sure if I will be able to read Wilbur Smith now but will try. This is a very well written book "
" While his writing style improves in subsequent novels, none have the power of his first work. "
" this was actually a pretty good book. i mean its a male romance novel. following the family of a south african farmer and his struggles in the boer war, the zulu war and other major moments of south african history "
" Tip - Don't read two W Smith's together, if you do the formula becomes blaringly obvious and also pretty tedious. "
" Wilbur Smith's first book. Can see why it made him famous! Brilliant pace, interesting twists, funny, full of action! Everything you'd expect from one of his books! "
" Read the trilogy over 20 years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Am planning on reading it again. "
" One of the best stories I have ever read "
" 1 of my first greats and still 1 of my top 5 writers,great at telling a story "
" Just a fantastic novel all around. Wilbur is so graphic and descriptive. You are so drawn in by his books immediately. "
" Thank you "
" The Courtney brothers, what a pair1. This was am a fast paced very enjoyable read. "
" The first Courtney book by smith and imho the best, a must read. "
" Great book. Enjoyed it and moved on to the next one in the Courtney series. The Sound of Thunder "
" This is one of the best books I've ever read. "
" This was a really great book. I think it's even a good one for guys to read. There was a good mix of blood & guts as well as a few romances. "
" Quite enjoyed it, a great storyteller who obviously knows the country well! Will get the rest of the series, even though I have probably read them all before. "
" The first of a brilliant series. Smith’s descriptions of the people, events and places in Africa are unforgettable. "
" First book I ever read and was the reason I continued to read more books. "
" Molto bello. 4° della serie Courtney d'Africa "
" Wilbur Smith is an incredible writer "
" Buono, anche se a mio avviso non il migliore di Smith; decisamente migliore Monsone. Importante per la delineazione del personaggio di Sean Courteney, che sarà protagonista anche dei successivi romanzi della saga dei Courteney. "
" One of his best novels and a great place to begin your Wilbur Smith experience. If you are new to this author, this is the book you should read first. "
" I have always wanted to be like Wilbur Smith. He is one of those writers that inspires me alot. and with his vivid narrative of the character of the Courtney's i feel like i am one of them and it reminds me of my early childhood days. "
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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