Birds Of Prey (The Courtneys)
- Brand: Unbranded
Description
I am eager to tackle more of Hal's adventures and learn of those who followed him, as South Africa became so important to this family. The books I have read by him range from exciting action packed thrillers to occasionally cliche ridden stories of cringe worthy sex and violence.
Bestselling author Wilbur Smith’s two most powerful families, the Courtneys and the Ballantynes, meet again in a captivating story of love, loyalty and courage in a land torn between two powerful enemies. This current was the highway upon which the Dutchmen must sail to make their westings and their landfall on the mysterious coast that still lay veiled out there in the night. Blood enemies from their first boyhood encounter, Manfred De La Rey and Shasa Courtney find themselves adversaries in a war of age-old savagery to seize the sword of power in their land. Within the waters of the northern continent, acts of piracy, rapine and murder – whose perpetrator previously would have been hunted down by the combined navies of Christian Europe and hanged from his own yard-arm – were condoned and even applauded when committed beyond the Line. These documents were issued to privateer captains, essentially giving them permission to attack any antagonistic vessel, port, town, or city.He made out the others’ sails then exactly where they should be, tiny pale flecks against the dark sea.
He led prayers twice a day and exhorted his seamen to gentle and dignified behaviour when they put into port – although Hal knew that this advice was seldom followed. Very much a slightly grown-up “Boys own adventure” book, it certainly wasn’t as good as some of the later books in the Courtney series.There is Piracy, War battles, Swordsmanship, A Historical aspect, Adventure on the seas and the continent, Romance, and even an Arthurian legend thrown in. Races and swashbuckling on the high seas differs greatly from some of the past narratives, but it is this unique approach that keeps readers coming back. There are some moments that shine, but overall, I'd say River God was a better example of Wilbur Smith's talent.
- Fruugo ID: 258392218-563234582
- EAN: 764486781913
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