Books by Wilbur Smith

Portrait of Wilbur Smith

Wilbur Smith was a master of sweeping adventure, known for transporting readers to the heat and dust of Africa through his vivid storytelling. His novels, often rooted in history and family legacy, pulse with exploration, conflict, and survival, capturing the continent's raw beauty and danger with an authenticity born of deep personal knowledge.

From the epic sagas of the Courtney and Ballantyne families to standalone tales of courage and ambition, his work spans centuries and continents. Smith's writing continues to enthral those who crave bold characters, high stakes, and the timeless allure of adventure fiction crafted with precision and passion.

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  • Titans of War: The thrilling bestselling new

    Zaffre Titans of War: The thrilling bestselling new

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisBOOK 2 IN A THRILLING NEW ANCIENT EGYPTIAN SERIES, FROM INTERNATIONAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorA RUTHLESS ENEMY. A CIVILIZATION IN RUINS. A QUEST FOR SALVATION. For over fifty years Egypt has known nothing but war and devastation at the hands of the Hyksos, a bloodthirsty barbarian people from the distant east who continue to advance, crushing armies in their wake. Times are desperate, but throughout the conflict, a brave resistance fights on under the great Taita, a slave who has risen far beyond his ranks.Piay, entrusted into Taita's care by his parents at the age of just five, has been trained to become a great spy, unmatched by any other. Determined to prove his worth, he embarks on a dangerous mission to the north - to Mycenae and through the heart of Hyksos land and across the great sea - to find allies to help defend Egypt. As the situation becomes increasingly precarious, and the fate of the kingdom is hanging in the balance, can Piay succeed in his quest or will this mean the end of the glory that is Egypt once and for all?Book 2 in the New Kingdom sequence and Book 8 in the Ancient Egyptian series from international sensation Wilbur Smith. Don't miss the next in the series, Testament, coming soon.'Titans of War' was a Sunday Times bestseller for w/e 04/09/2022.Trade ReviewBest historical novelist - I say Wilbur Smith * Stephen King *A master storyteller * Sunday Times *Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared * The Times *No one does adventure quite like Smith * Daily Mirror *

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    £16.00

  • Golden Fox: The Courtney Series 8

    Zaffre Golden Fox: The Courtney Series 8

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    Book SynopsisBOOK 8 IN THE EPIC HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY, FROM INTERNATIONAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH'Smith will take you on an exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget' - Sun'With Wilbur Smith the action is never further than the turn of a page' - Independent'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorTHE ULTIMATE BETRAYAL. THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE.Beautiful and headstrong Isabella Courtney enjoys all the freedoms London in the sixties can offer. So when a beautiful, charming man appears and sweeps her off her feet, why would she resist?But her lover is no simple admirer - he is Ramon de Santiago y Machado, a KGB operative known as Golden Fox, and his mission is to recruit her as an agent and uncover her father's secret business dealings. Isabella, already pregnant with Ramon's child and deeply in love, is caught in his trap.With an impossible choice to make, Isabella must decide who she will betray - her father and her country, or the man she loves and their unborn son . . .A Courtney Series adventure. Book 5 in The Burning Shore sequence.Golden Fox is the thrilling final novel in the second sequence in the Courtney family saga from Wilbur Smith, one of the best and most beloved authors of the century. The Courtney series continues with the Birds of Prey sequence.Book 9 in the Courtney family series, Birds of Prey, is available now.

    15 in stock

    £9.49

  • Courtney's War: The incredible Second World War

    Zaffre Courtney's War: The incredible Second World War

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    Book SynopsisBOOK 16 IN THE EPIC HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY, FROM INTERNATIONAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' ­-The Times'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorTWO HEROES. ONE UNBREAKABLE BOND.Torn apart by war, Saffron Courtney and Gerhard von Meerbach are thousands of miles apart, both struggling for their lives.Gerhard - despite his objections to the Nazi regime - is fighting for the Fatherland, hoping one day to rid Germany of Hitler and his cronies. But as his unit is thrown into the hellish attrition of the Battle of Stalingrad, he knows his chances of survival are dwindling by the day.Meanwhile Saffron - recruited by the Special Operations Executive and sent to occupied Belgium to discover how the Nazis have infiltrated SOE's network - soon finds herself hunted by Germany's most ruthless spymaster. Confronted by evil beyond their worst imaginings, the lovers must each make the hardest choice of all: sacrifice themselves, or do whatever they can to survive, hoping that one day they will be reunited.A Courtney Series adventure - Book 3 in the Assegai sequence.Courtney's War is an epic historical adventure of courage, betrayal and undying love that takes the reader to the very heart of a world at war, from Wilbur Smith, one of the best and most beloved authors of the century. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion of the Assegai sequence, Legacy of War, available now.Book 17 in the Courtney family series, Ghost Fire, is available now.'Courtney's War' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 09-09-2018.

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    £9.49

  • Bonnier Books Ltd Crossfire

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  • Desert God

    HarperCollins Publishers Desert God

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    Book SynopsisThe WORLDWIDE Bestseller.A novel of Ancient Egypt from the bestselling author of River God. Wilbur Smith is a master at the helm of one of the greatest stories of all time.On the banks of the Nile, a hero will riseEgypt is under threat. Taita, a freed slave and the Pharaoh's closest advisor, must create a master plan to crush the kingdom's historic enemy and return Egypt to its former glory.He must call on his powers as both tactician and warrior to lead a great army up the Nile, through Arabia to the magical city of Babylon, then across the open seas to Crete.This army will meet battle and betrayal head on. But their greatest challenge will not be found on the battleground and it will threaten not only Taita's plan, but the very future of Egypt.Trade ReviewPraise for Wilbur Smith: ‘Best historical novelist – I say Wilbur Smith’ Stephen King ‘No one does adventure quite like Smith’ Daily Mirror Praise for RIVER GOD: 'Superlatively evocative…Smith’s descriptions hardly falter over 500 pages and [River God] has relentless momentum’Observer 'Big, brave and blockbusting … brilliantly detailed descriptions of life on the Nile’ Mail On Sunday 'Grand mythical material…. the set pieces are fabulous’ Times Literary Supplement 'High adventure … there is never a lull in his majestic novel overflowing with passion, rage, treachery, barbarism, prolonged excitement and endless passages of sheer, exquisite colour’ The Washington Post ‘A rich, compelling look back in time [to] when history and myth intermingled’ San Francisco Chronicle ‘A grand tale of intrigue, deception, true love and exile’ Denver Post 'An epic of sex, death and intrigue in the Valley of the Kings … richly written … packs in the action … excellent’ Weekend Telegraph

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    £9.49

  • Smith W Golden Lion

    HarperCollins Publishers Smith W Golden Lion

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    Book SynopsisWorldwide bestselling author Wilbur Smith will take you on an incredible journey on the thrashing seas off the coast of Africa in this glorious return to the series that made him who he is: The Courtney series.East African Coast, 1670.In a time of brave and brutal adventure, one man will journey across land and sea to pursue his greatest enemy The Golden Bough, captained by Henry Hal' Courtney, is running south from Ethiopia to Zanzibar. Below deck, both his crew and his lover, the fearless warrior Judith Nazet, sleep. As the moon glints through clouds, Hal sights a ship passing close by. Although there is an uneasy truce between the warring English and Dutch, Hal scents danger. When the Bough is boarded, the crew must go hand to hand to defend their ship and their lives.But soon Hal will face even graver danger, as he discovers his mortal enemy still lives and is hell-bent on revenge. he must pursue his nemesis across desert savannah, through the seedy underbelly of Zanzibar's slave markets and shark-infested waters, imperilling his own life at every turn. But it will take more than a slave's shackles to hold Hal CourtneyA thrilling blend of extraordinary drama and epic storytelling, Golden Lion sees Wilbur Smith return in triumphant form to the adventures of his beloved and bestselling Courtney family.Trade ReviewPraise for Golden Lion: ‘Golden Lion is vintage Smith’ DAILY MAIL ‘Smith will take you on an exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget’ The Sun ‘Smith tells a fast-paced story with a certain Edwardian flair’ The Times Praise for Wilbur Smith: ‘NO ONE DOES ADVENTURE QUITE LIKE SMITH’ DAILY MIRROR ‘THE WORLD’S LEADING ADVENTURE WRITER’ DAILY EXPRESS ‘WILBUR SMITH IS ONE OF THOSE BENCHMARKS AGAINST WHOM OTHERS ARE COMPARED’ THE TIMES

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  • Smith W Predator

    HarperCollins Publishers Smith W Predator

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    Book SynopsisLET THE HUNT BEGIN.Trade ReviewPraise for Wilbur Smith: ‘Gun-blazing action’ Daily Telegraph 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' The Times 'A master storyteller' Sunday Times

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    £9.49

  • War Cry

    HarperCollins Publishers War Cry

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    Book SynopsisThat time is upon us. I can feel it coming. That evil barbarian will not be satisfied until he has engulfed the whole world in war and death. I fear for us all.'In a triumphant return to his much-loved Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces us to the bravest new member of the famed family, Saffron Courtney.Saffron grows up on a sprawling Kenyan estate, under the watchful eye of her father, prominent businessman and distinguished war veteran Leon Courtney. Her childhood is idyllic, until a family tragedy forces her to grow up much faster than necessary. As she grows into a spirited teenager, her thirst for knowledge and adventure leads her to England, where she finds herself inevitably drawn into the heart of the gathering storm in the lead up to World War II.Gerhard von Meerbach is the privileged and idealistic younger brother of Konrad von Meerbach, heir to an industrial fortune, and vocal supporter of the Nazi Party. Gerhard struggles to stay true to his principles in an increasingly cruel world. His friendship with a Jewish man places him in danger, and forces him to take a stand against the forces of evil that have overtaken his country and his family. But, unknown to him, he is caught in a trap that could cost him everything he holds dear.As the Second World War looms over them all, Saffron and Gerhard's worlds will collide but will there be more to unite them than tear them apart?A love story in the time of heroes, War Cry is the latest breath-taking episode in Wilbur Smith's epic account of one beloved family.Trade ReviewPraise for Wilbur Smith: ‘Best historical novelist – I say Wilbur Smith’ Stephen King ‘No one does adventure quite like Smith’ Daily Mirror

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    £10.44

  • Desert God

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Desert God

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    £9.49

  • Pharaoh

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pharaoh

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    £9.49

  • The Tigers Prey

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Tigers Prey

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    £9.49

  • Desert God

    HarperCollins Desert God

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    15 in stock

    £19.79

  • Desert God Low Price CD

    HarperCollins Desert God Low Price CD

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    Book SynopsisNew York Times bestselling author Wilbur Smith—hailed by Stephen King as the “best historical novelist” and one of the world’s biggest-selling authors—returns to Ancient Egypt in this breathtaking epic that conjures the magic, mystery, romance, and bloody intrigue of a fascinating lost world.Game of Thrones meets Ancient Egypt in this magnificent, action-packed epic. On the gleaming banks of the Nile, the brilliant Taita—slave and advisor to the Pharaoh—finds himself at the center of a vortex of passion, intrigue, and danger. His quest to destroy the Hyksos army and form an alliance with Crete takes him on an epic journey up the Nile, through Arabia and the magical city of Babylon, and across the open seas. With the future of Egypt itself on his shoulders, Taita enters a world where the line between loyalty and betrayal shifts like the desert sands, evil enemies await in the shadows, and death lingers on the edges of

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    £15.99

  • Desert God

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Desert God

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    £15.19

  • The Golden Lion Large Print A Novel of Heroes in

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Golden Lion Large Print A Novel of Heroes in

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    £27.54

  • Predator

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Predator

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  • Pharaoh

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pharaoh

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    £18.99

  • Predator Low Price CD

    HarperCollins Predator Low Price CD

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  • War Cry Large Print

    HarperCollins Publishers Inc War Cry Large Print

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    £19.94

  • Time to Die

    Random House USA Inc Time to Die

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    £7.59

  • Golden Fox

    Random House USA Inc Golden Fox

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    £8.54

  • Men of Men

    Bolinda Publishing Men of Men

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    Book SynopsisFollowing on from the events begun in A Falcon Flies, Men of Men continues Wilbur Smith''s epic story of the Ballantynes. A tribal battle. An Empire''s war. Zouga Ballantyne has in his blood a fanatic''s need to find diamonds, one that will take him to Southern Africa''s most punishing places. Losing his wife to one of the many sicknesses that haunt the diamond mine camp, Zouga and his sons must find another way through the country, helping to build the British Empire, and developing their own form of civilisation in the face of tribal opposition. But the Ballantyne family success comes at a price the sacrifice of the local Matabele tribe, who have tried to live alongside the colonists, but are slowly losing everything. In the face of exploitation, violence and greed, who will triumph in the land of ruthless men?

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  • The Leopard Hunts in Darkness

    Bolinda Publishing The Leopard Hunts in Darkness

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  • Courtneys War

    Bolinda Publishing Courtneys War

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    Book SynopsisParis, 1939. Torn apart by war, Saffron Courtney and Gerhard von Meerbach are thousands of miles apart, both struggling for their lives. Gerhard despite his objections to the Nazi regime is fighting for the Fatherland, hoping to one day have the opportunity to rid Germany of Hitler and his cronies. But as his unit is thrown into the hellish attrition of the Battle of Stalingrad, he knows his chances of survival are dwindling by the day. Meanwhile, Saffron recruited by the Special Operations Executive and sent to occupied Belgium to discover how the Nazis have infiltrated SOE''s network soon finds herself being hunted by Germany''s most ruthless spymaster. Confronted by evil beyond their worst imaginings, the lovers must each make the hardest choice of all: sacrifice themselves, or do whatever they can to survive, hoping that one day they will be reunited. Courtney''s War is an epic story of courage, betrayal and undying love that takes the listener to the very heart of a world at w

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  • On Leopard Rock

    Zaffre On Leopard Rock

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    £16.14

  • HarperCollins Golden Lion: A Novel of Heroes in a Time of War

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  • Zaffre Fire on the Horizon

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  • On Leopard Rock: A Life of Adventures

    Zaffre On Leopard Rock: A Life of Adventures

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisWilbur Smith has lived an incredible life of adventure, and now he shares the extraordinary true stories that have inspired his fiction. I've been writing novels for over fifty years. I was lucky enough to miss the big wars and not get shot, but lucky enough to grow up among the heroes who had served in them and learn from their example. I have lucked into things continuously. I have done things which have seemed appalling at the time, disastrous even, but out of them has come another story or a deeper knowledge of human character and the ability to express myself better on paper and write books which people enjoy reading.Along the way, I have lived a life that I could never have imagined. I have been privileged to meet people from all corners of the globe, I have been wherever my heart has desired and in the process my books have taken readers to many, many places. I always say I've started wars, I've burned down cities and I've killed hundreds of thousands of people - but only in my imagination!From being attacked by lions to close encounters with deadly reef sharks, from getting lost in the African bush without water to crawling the precarious tunnels of gold mines, from marlin fishing with Lee Marvin to near death from crash-landing a Cessna aeroplane, from brutal school days to redemption through writing and falling in love, Wilbur Smith tells us the intimate stories of his life that have been the raw material for his fiction. Always candid, sometimes hilarious and never less than thrillingly entertaining, On Leopard Rock is testament to a writer whose life is as rich and eventful as his novels are compellingly unputdownable.Trade ReviewThis brutally honest, entertaining and compelling autobiography reflects an extraordinary man and his extraordinary talent * Lancashire Evening Post *If you love the books of Wilbur Smith then I do recommend that you read this exciting adventure story that reads more like one of his novels than a non-fiction account of his life. There are thrills and danger, as well as inspiration for all writers to keep doing what you love, do it well and enjoy life to the full * Smorgasboard blog *A rollicking yarn of slaughtered wildlife, literary superstardom and late-blooming love with his fourth wife, Niso. 'I won't stop writing until I stop breathing,' he promises * Daily Mail *

    15 in stock

    £9.89

  • A Time to Die: The Courtney Series 7

    Zaffre A Time to Die: The Courtney Series 7

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisBOOK 7 IN THE EPIC HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY, FROM INTERNATIONAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH'Smith will take you on an exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget' - Sun'With Wilbur Smith the action is never further than the turn of a page' - Independent'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorHUNTERS. HUNTED.Sean Courtney, an ex-guerilla fighter with a violent past, is now a man of peace, leading safaris in Zimbabwe for wealthy men. His current client is Riccardo Monterro, a strong-headed man whose beautiful, determined daughter Claudia has reluctantly accompanied him. As soon as Claudia and Sean meet, her reluctance quickly turns into passion, and a love affair develops.But there is more to this holiday than just pleasure. Soon Sean finds himself fighting to keep his clients alive, as civil war breaks out in Mozambique and Sean finds himself coming face-to-face with a deadly enemy from his past.What began as a rich man's holiday will become a dangerous and desperate battle for survival.A Courtney Series adventure. A Time to Die is the seventh novel in the Courtney family saga from Wilbur Smith.Book 8 in the Courtney family series, Golden Fox, is available now.

    15 in stock

    £9.89

  • Birds of Prey: The Courtney Series 9

    Zaffre Birds of Prey: The Courtney Series 9

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisBOOK 9 IN THE EPIC HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY, FROM INTERNATIONAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH'Smith will take you on an exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget' - Sun'With Wilbur Smith the action is never further than the turn of a page' - Independent'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorA DEADLY MISSION. A HEROIC BATTLE.It is 1667 and the war between the Dutch and the English is escalating rapidly. Sir Francis Courtney, his son Hal and their crew are carried around the southern tip of the African colonies by the good ship Lady Edwina, licensed to attack and seize the treasure-laden ships of the Dutch East India company. When they capture a Dutch trader and hold the passengers to ransom, Sir Francis hopes only for a good price and a small sense of satisfaction.But this is unlawful territory they sail in. An unexpected betrayal will mean those on board must face greater peril than they ever have before - and many good men may never see home again . . .A Courtney Series adventure - Book 1 in the Birds of Prey sequence.Birds of Prey is the ninth novel in the Courtney family saga from Wilbur Smith and the first novel of the Courtney series chronologically. Exploring the thrilling era of the Dutch East India Company, Birds of Prey is perfect reading for historical fiction and adventure fans, and those new to Wilbur Smith.Book 10 in the Courtney family series, Birds of Prey, is available now.

    15 in stock

    £9.89

  • Elephant Song

    Zaffre Elephant Song

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA thrilling novel of love and the fight against corruption, from global sensation Wilbur Smith. 'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror Who sings for the lost country? Dr Daniel Armstrong, ecologist and documentary maker, has dedicated his life to protecting Africa's animals and rainforests. But when a gang of poachers murders his childhood friend, Chief Warden of the National Park, and steals the government-protected ivory stores, Daniel's quest of passion becomes one of revenge. In London, fiery anthropologist Kelly Kinnear is locked in a confrontation with the most powerful conglomerate in the city. She has been studying and living with the Bambuti people, whose way of life is being destroyed by the greed of men on the other side of the world. As Daniel calls on his expert knowledge and insider connections to investigate who ordered the savage killing, he will discover something much worse than simple murder. As his path crosses with Kelly the two join forces in a battle to save a country devastated by corruption. Can they save the place and people they love from such a powerful and destructive force?

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  • The Sunbird

    Zaffre The Sunbird

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisOne of the most beloved and defining novels written by the master of adventure and global sensation, Wilbur Smith. 'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times 'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorThe discovery of a lifetime comes with a high price . . . For millennia an ancient civilisation has been hidden, deep in the Botswana cliffs. Dr Ben Kazin has only a blurred photograph to prove it, but with the backing of his old friend, Louren Sturvesant, he is determined to uncover the archaeological find of a lifetime. But a whispered curse and a chance encounter with a local tribe lead him to discover much more than city foundations. The curse, it seems, is real, and will link Ben, his oldest friend, and the woman they both love with a forgotten leader from two thousand years ago, in a city of glory and honour that subsequently disappeared without a trace.What happened to that ancient civilisation? And what is it that connects that lost empire to Ben, and the violent dangers he must face in the present day?

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    £9.49

  • Call of the Raven: The unforgettable Sunday Times

    Zaffre Call of the Raven: The unforgettable Sunday Times

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe action-packed and gripping historical adventure by global sensation Wilbur Smith, about one man's quest for revenge.'An exciting, taut and thrilling journey you will never forget' - SunTHE DESIRE FOR REVENGE CAN BURN THE HEART OUT OF A MANThe son of a wealthy plantation owner and a doting mother, Mungo St John is accustomed to wealth and luxury - until he returns from university to discover his family ruined, his inheritance stolen and his childhood sweetheart, Camilla, taken by the conniving Chester Marion. Mungo swears vengeance and devotes his life to saving Camilla - and destroying Chester.As Mungo battles his own fate and misfortune, he must question what it takes for a man to regain his power in the world when he has nothing, and what he is willing to do to exact revenge . . .Call of the Raven is the prequel to Wilbur Smith's bestselling novel, A Falcon Flies (1980), part of the Ballantyne Series.Don't miss the rest of the series, Men of Men, The Angels Weep, The Leopard Hunts in Darkness, Triumph of the Sun and King of Kings, all available in paperback and ebook now.Praise for Wilbur Smith'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily Mirror'Call of the Raven' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 06-09-2020.

    15 in stock

    £8.99

  • Nemesis: A brand-new historical epic from the

    Bonnier Books Ltd Nemesis: A brand-new historical epic from the

    5 in stock

    Book SynopsisA FIGHT FOR HONOUR. A QUEST FOR REVENGE.Paris, 1794. Revolutionary fervour has erupted into the Reign of Terror. A young man, Paul Courtney, hides in a crowd watching as the condemned are brought to the guillotine. Among them is Constance Courtney, Paul's mother. As he watches her brutal execution, he knows he must avoid the same fate and fulfil his promise to her - to survive, no matter what. He joins Napoleon's army and is taken to Egypt, but with the world at war and traitors in every corner, just how far will Paul go to ensure his own survival?Cape Town, 1806. Adam Courtney has spent his life in service to the navy and in the shadow of his father, the illustrious Admiral Robert Courtney. But when he returns home to Nativity Bay to find the homestead destroyed and the Courtney family murdered, Adam must accept his destiny and seek vengeance. Robert gives Adam the prized family heirloom, the Neptune sword, and makes his son swear on its blade that he will not rest until he has delivered justice. From Cape Town to Calcutta, on a quest for his family's honour, Adam discovers that the enemy he seeks may be closer to him than he realises . . .BOOK 20 IN THE LONG-RUNNING EPIC HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY FROM WILBUR SMITH

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    £17.60

  • Bonnier Books Ltd Titans of War: The thrilling bestselling new

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  • Bonnier Books Ltd Testament: The new Ancient-Egyptian epic from the

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    Book SynopsisGlobal bestselling author of River God and The New Kingdom, Wilbur Smith, returns with the next epic book in his brand-new Ancient Egyptian series.FROM THE RUINS OF BATTLEA HERO MUST RISEFOR THE GLORY OF EGYPTYears of Hyksos rule have seen the plunder of once-mighty Egypt. Though the two kingdoms have now been reunited by the armies of the true Pharaoh, his position is perilous, his rule under threat from those who seek to take advantage of the turmoil created by the overthrow of the Hyksos. Desperate to keep Egypt united, Taita the Magus summons his protégé, Piay, to solve a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure Egypt's future forever.But in the tumult of war, an evil has thrived. Malevolent followers of Seth, the god of chaos, are determined to claim this power and usher in a new age of darkness.The fate of Egypt is at stake. Can Piay prevent their land falling into the hands of those who would see its ruin?

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  • Bonnier Books Ltd The New Kingdom: The Sunday Times bestselling

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    Book SynopsisAn Ancient Egyptian novel from the master of adventure fiction and global number 1 bestselling author, Wilbur Smith.In the heart of EgyptUnder the watchful eye of the godsA new power is rising In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful façades a sinister evil is plotting. Craving power and embittered by jealousy, Hui's stepmother, the great sorceress Isetnofret, and Hui's own brother Qen, orchestrate the downfall of Hui's father, condemning Hui and seizing power in the city.Cast out and alone, Hui finds himself a captive of a skilled and powerful army of outlaws, the Hyksos. Determined to seek vengeance for the death of his father and rescue his sister, Ipwet, Hui swears his allegiance to these enemies of Egypt. Through them he learns the art of war, learning how to fight and becoming an envied charioteer.But soon Hui finds himself in an even greater battle - one for the very heart of Egypt itself. As the pieces fall into place and the Gods themselves join the fray, Hui finds himself fighting alongside the Egyptian General Tanus and renowned Mage, Taita. Now Hui must choose his path - will he be a hero in the old world, or a master in a new kingdom?The New Kingdomis an Egyptian Series thriller by the master of adventure, Wilbur Smith. Don't miss the rest of the Egyptian Series, River God, The Seventh Scroll, Warlock, The Quest, Pharaoh and Desert God. Available now.

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  • Legacy of War

    Zaffre Legacy of War

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  • Zaffre New Kingdom

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  • Bonnier Zaffre New Kingdom: The New Kingdom

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  • Storm Tide: The landmark 50th global bestseller

    Zaffre Storm Tide: The landmark 50th global bestseller

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    Book SynopsisBOOK 19 IN THE EPIC HISTORICAL SAGA OF THE COURTNEY FAMILY, FROM GLOBAL SENSATION WILBUR SMITH. BOOK 3 IN THE TIGER'S PREY SEQUENCE.The Courtney family is torn apart as three generations fight on opposing sides of a terrible war that will change the face of the world forever, set against the backdrop of the American revolution. 'Best historical novelist' Stephen King 'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' The TimesTHREE GENERATIONS. A DEVASTATING WAR.1774. Rob Courtney has spent his whole life in a quiet trading outpost on the east coast of Africa, dreaming of a life of adventure at sea. When his grandfather Jim Courtney dies, and the mysterious Captain Cornish calls into the fort, Rob takes his chance and stows away on Marston's ship as it sails to England. Arriving in London, Rob is seduced by the charms of the big city and soon finds himself desperate and penniless. That is until the navy comes calling. Rob enlists and is sent across the Atlantic on a ship to join the war against the rebellious American colonists. But on the other side of the Atlantic, unbeknownst to Rob, his distant cousins Cal and Aidan Courtney are leading a campaign against the British in a quest for American Independence. When Aidan is killed in a fierce battle with British troops, Cal vows he will not rest until he has avenged his brother's death, by driving the British out of America - by whatever means necessary . . . A powerful new historical thriller by the master of adventure fiction, Wilbur Smith, of families divided and a country on the brink of revolution. Book 20 in the Courtney family series, Nemesis, is available April 2023. Pre-order now.'Storm Tide' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/e 17-04-2022.

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  • Testament: The new Ancient-Egyptian epic from the

    Zaffre Testament: The new Ancient-Egyptian epic from the

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    Book SynopsisAn epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith.FROM THE RUINS OF BATTLEA HERO MUST RISEFOR THE GLORY OF EGYPTYears of Hyksos rule have seen the plunder of once-mighty Egypt. Though the two kingdoms have now been reunited by the armies of the true Pharaoh, his position is perilous, his rule under threat from those who seek to take advantage of the turmoil created by the overthrow of the Hyksos. Desperate to keep Egypt united, Taita the Magus summons his protégé, Piay, to solve a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure Egypt's future forever.But in the tumult of war, an evil has thrived. Malevolent followers of Seth, the god of chaos, are determined to claim this power and usher in a new age of darkness.The fate of Egypt is at stake. Can Piay prevent their land falling into the hands of those who would see its ruin?Trade ReviewBest historical novelist - I say Wilbur Smith * Stephen King *A master storyteller * Sunday Times *Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared * The Times *No one does adventure quite like Smith * Daily Mirror *

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