The Malabar coast is full of dangers: greedy tradesmen, fearless pirates, and men full of vengeance. But for a Courtney, the greatest danger might just be his own family…The Malabar coast is full of dangers: greedy tradesmen, fearless pirates, and men full of vengeance. But for a Courtney, the greatest danger might just be his own family…After his father’s gambling debts leave him penniless and in danger, Francis Courtney seeks revenge and fortune in South Africa. But on arrival, he uncovers a truth that leaves him overwhelmed and disoriented. Meanwhile, his cousin Christopher Courtney begins to make his own way in the world, foregoing the righteous path and falling prey to betrayal, violence and treachery.In this epic journey from the southernmost point of Africa to the lush Indian coastline, the lives of these two Courtney men will intertwine, and forever alter the course of their famous family.From the world’s greatest storyteller comes a compelling and breathless tale of intrigue and betrayal that draws the Courtney’s together, and just as easily tears them apart.Praise for Wilbur Smith:‘Best historical novelist – I say Wilbur Smith’ Stephen King‘No one does adventure quite like Smith’ Daily MirrorWilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He became a full-time writer in 1964 after the successful publication of When the Lion Feeds, and has since written over thirty novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books are now translated into twenty-six languages.• The latest in Wilbur Smith’s beloved Courtney series• The last five Wilbur Smith hardbacks have all been Sunday Times bestsellers – and THE TIGER’S PREY should be no exception• This is the sequel to one of Wilbur Smith’s most recognisable and revered titles, MONSOON (88k HBs, 293k PBs)Competition: The Midnight Line; Treasure (Dirk Pitt); Inca Gold (Dirk Pitt). James Patterson;Jeffrey Archer; Conn Iggulden; Scott Mariani; Clive Cussler; Lee Child; John Grisham; David Baldacci; Ken Follett; Simon Scarrow; Robin Burcell; Jeffrey Archer;
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