The Courtney Series Books 9-13 Collection Set by Wilbur Smith - Paperback - Birds of Prey, Monsoon, Blue Horizon, Triumph of the Sun, Assegai

Titles in This Set Birds of Prey Monsoon Blue Horizon The Triumph of the Sun Assegai Details Condition: New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9789123765386 Publisher: Zaffre Age Range: Adult Overview The Courtney Series Books 9 to 13 Collection Set gathers five of Wilbur Smith's most acclaimed historical adventures into one brand-new paperback bundle. Spanning the 1660s through the early twentieth century, these novels follow successive generations of the Courtney family across the high seas, the African frontier, and the deserts of Sudan. Packed with maritime warfare, colonial intrigue, and sweeping family drama, this collection is a must-have for readers who love immersive, richly researched historical fiction with cinematic scope and enduring emotional weight. About the Books Birds of Prey opens in 1667, throwing Sir Francis Courtney, his son Hal, and the crew of the Lady Edwina into brutal Anglo-Dutch maritime warfare and the moral cost of ransom on the high seas. Monsoon carries the story forward as an older Hal Courtney is called from a settled life to hunt pirates threatening the East India Trading Company, taking his three sons on a voyage that will define their futures. Blue Horizon follows Jim Courtney and Louisa Leuven through guerrilla danger, political conflict, and personal courage as the family's fortunes shift in the Dutch-ruled Cape. The Triumph of the Sun leaps to 1880s Sudan, where the siege of Khartoum entwines historical figures such as General Gordon with fictional heroes including Ryder Courtney and Penrod Ballantyne in a gripping account of empire and survival. Assegai closes the set as young Leon Courtney joins the King's Rifles and is drawn into espionage across East Africa on the eve of the First World War. Together, the five novels showcase Smith's trademark blend of research, bold characters, and non-stop adventure. Five brand-new paperback novels in one collection — perfect for fans of epic historical fiction. Follows multiple generations of the