Wilbur Smith's "War Cry," co-authored with David Churchill, is a thrilling installment in the iconic Courtney family saga, set against the tumultuous backdrop leading up to and during World War II. The novel primarily follows Leon Courtney, a renowned big-game hunter raising his daughter, Saffron, in colonial Kenya after the death of his wife. As Saffron grows into a spirited and adventurous young woman, her journey takes her from the wilds of Africa to the sophisticated world of Oxford, while Leon navigates the intricate and dangerous political landscape of the interwar period. Their lives become intertwined with espionage, betrayals, and the escalating global conflict, as they fight for their survival and the legacy of their illustrious family, delivering a fast-paced historical adventure brimming with action and vivid descriptions of Africa and Europe.
Additional Product Info :
ISBN 10 :
0007535899
ISBN 13 :
9780007535897
Publisher :
HARPER COLLINS
Language :
English
Dimensions :
12.9x3.2x19.8
Item Weight :
0.36 kg