Golden Lion: An Epic Adventure of Revenge and Family Across Africa to Zanzibar (Heroes in a Time of War: The Courtney)

Name: Golden Lion: An Epic Adventure of Revenge and Family Across Africa to Zanzibar (Heroes in a Time of War: The Courtney)
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4 (11164 reviews)
Author: Wilbur Smith

by Wilbur Smith

Historical Fiction

4.0 (11,164)

4.0 stars from 11,164 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

400 pages~6.7 hr readPublished by William MorrowPublished 2015-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love sprawling adventure novels with real stakes: family, revenge, and survival across harsh landscapes.
You want historical fiction that doesn't skimp on action, with sword fights, sea voyages, and enemies worth hating.
You've read Ken Follett or Clive Cussler and want that same propulsive energy but with deeper character roots.

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You prefer intimate character studies or quiet, introspective prose.
You're looking for a standalone novel. This is book two in the Courtney series, and it builds on earlier plots.
You want a quick read. At 400 pages of dense adventure, this demands your full attention.

About this book

Hal Courtney witnessed his father's execution in battle during his youth, which he spent avenging. Now a man with his own ship and family, Hal believes his troubles are behind him. However, fate intervenes when a powerful enemy abducts his wife Judith, a skilled warrior, along with their unborn child during a voyage along Africa's eastern shore. Determined to recover what he has lost, Hal pursues his nemesis across deserts and oceans, through Zanzibar's slave markets and treacherous coastal waters. His quest is driven by his love for Judith, his desire to claim his unborn child, and the destiny he believes awaits him. This novel combines action, suspense, heroism, and emotional depth across an epic adventure spanning vast distances and time.

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Currently 4.0★ from 11,164 reviews

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