From the No 1 bestseller author, a new Courtney novel, set on the Southern tip of Africa At the close of Wilbur Smith's bestselling MONSOON, Tom Courtney and his brother Dorian battled on the high seas and finally reached the Cape of good Hope to start life afresh. 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, that takes them through the untouched wilderness of a beautiful land filled with warring tribes and wild animals. At heart a story of love and hatred, vengeance and greed, BLUE HORIZON is an utterly compelling adventure from one of the world's most celebrated novelists.
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Review:
'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared.' (The Times)
'A master storyteller.' (The Sunday Times)
'Action is Wilbur Smith's game, and he is a master.' (The Washington Post Book World)
'Gripping ... broad ... the writer's fans will enjoy the ride.' (Publishers Weekly)
'Really big retro-fun.' (Kirkus Reviews)
'The eleventh volume in Smith's saga of the Courtney clan is every bit as riveting as its predecessors. Brimming with bravado, greed, and romance, this rip-roaring historical romp ... will mesmerise faithful fans and win converts to Smith's trademark blend of lushly exotic fiction.' (Booklist)
Book Description:
The new generation of Courtneys stake their claim on the wilderness of Southern Africa in this brilliant new novel from the celebrated international bestselling author.
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- PublisherChivers Press
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0754095150
- ISBN 13 9780754095156
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages512
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