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Power of the Sword

The Courtney Series 5
By Wilbur Smith
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Power of the Sword by Wilbur Smith is a gripping tale set in pre-World War II South Africa, blending family drama with intense political intrigue. The story follows the intertwined destinies of two half-brothers, each driven by personal ambition and shaped by the turbulent times. As they navigate love, betrayal, and rivalry, their personal struggles mirror the country's fight against racism and inequality, offering a captivating mix of crime and thriller elements.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a taste for gripping crime stories combined with intense action and intricate family dramas. Set against a vividly depicted historical backdrop, the narrative weaves together themes of political intrigue and personal vendettas, making it an enthralling read for those who appreciate richly detailed and dynamic storytelling.

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Power of the Sword

From master storyteller Wilbur Smith, an escapist adventure in the timeless Courtney Series.

From master storyteller Wilbur Smith, an escapist adventure in the timeless Courtney Series

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We are Courtneys. We don't have to fight with our fists. We fight with power and money and influence. Nobody can beat us on our own ground.

A powerful family. A time of war.

Centaine de Thiry Courtney has not only survived, but thrived. She is a successful woman with two sons of her own: Shasa Courtney, the Courtney heir, and Manfred de la Rey, Shasa's half-brother, her secret child raised solely by his father. At the time of the Great Depression, Centaine must make difficult decisions to ensure the security of her family—decisions that will affect Manfred and his father, Lothar de la Rey, a man Centaine once loved.

But the world is changing, and conflicts greater than any the world has seen before are looming. Centaine and her children must face the upcoming war—where not all of them will be on the same side...

A Courtney Series adventure - Book 2 in The Burning Shore sequence.

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Power of the Sword by Wilbur Smith is often praised for its gripping narrative and vivid historical detail, keeping readers engaged with its intricate plot and complex characters. Critics appreciate the author's ability to weave action and drama into a historical backdrop, creating an immersive experience. However, some reviews mention that the numerous subplots can be challenging to follow at times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781785766862

Publisher: Zaffre

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zaffre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 47.0mm

Width: 131.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 592g

Pages: 816

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Wilbur Smith

About the Author

Wilbur Smith is a global phenomenon: a distinguished author with a large and established readership built up over fifty-five years of writing, with sales of over 130 million novels worldwide.

Born in Central Africa in 1933, Wilbur became a full-time writer in 1964 following the success of When the Lion Feeds, and has since published forty-one global bestsellers, including the Courtney Series, the Ballantyne Series, the Egyptian Series, the Hector Cross Series and many successful standalone novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have now been translated into twenty-six languages.

The establishment of the Wilbur & Niso Smith Foundation in 2015 cemented Wilbur's passion for empowering writers, promoting literacy and advancing adventure writing as a genre. The foundation's flagship programme is the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize.

For all the latest information on Wilbur visit www.wilbursmithbooks.com or facebook.com/WilburSmith

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