Wilbur A. Smith Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

Amidst the turmoil of war, Amber is forced to escape with her infant son, anxiously hoping for her husband's survival against daunting challenges. Meanwhile, in Cape Town, Ryder Courtney, an adventurous and resourceful industrialist, dedicates his resources and influence to support the British war effort. The narrative intertwines their struggles and resilience in the face of conflict and uncertainty.

An epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith.IN THE RUINS OF BATTLEA HERO MUST RISEFOR THE GLORY OF EGYPTYears of Hyksos rule have seen the plunder of once-mighty Egypt. Though the two kingdoms have now been reunited by the armies of the true Pharaoh, his position is perilous, his rule under threat from those who seek to take advantage of the turmoil created by the overthrow of the Hyksos. Desperate to keep Egypt united, Taita the Magus summons his protege, Piay, to solve a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure Egypt's future forever.But in the tumult of war, an evil has thrived. Malevolent followers of Seth, the god of chaos, are determined to claim this power and usher in a new age of darkness.The fate of Egypt is at stake. Can Piay prevent their land falling into the hands of those who would see its ruin?

South Africa, 1820When Ann Waite discovers a battered longboat washed ashore in Algoa Bay, she is stunned to find two survivors: a badly scarred sailor and a little boy.

Po letech utrpení pod nadvládou Hyksósů se na egyptský trůn konečně vrací právoplatný faraon. Jeho moc je ovšem křehká a někteří využívají nastalého zmatku ve svůj prospěch. Velký mág Taita se ze všech sil snaží sjednotit rozdělená království a posílá svého chráněnce, aby našel odpověď na tisíce let starou hádanku, jež má moc zvrátit rány osudu, které se na Egypt řítí.

An epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith. IN THE RUINS OF BATTLE A HERO MUST RISE FOR THE FUTURE OF EGYPT Years of Hyksos rule have seen the ruin and suffering of a once-mighty Egypt.[Bokinfo].

Adam Courtney has spent his life in service to the navy and in the shadow of his father, the illustrious Admiral Robert Courtney. But when he returns home to Nativity Bay to find the homestead destroyed and the Courtney family murdered, Adam must accept his destiny and seek vengeance.

1774, Rob Courtney Afrika keleti partvidékének egyik csendes, kereskedelmi előörsén, kalandos tengeri utazásokról álmodozva tölti eseménytelen napjait. Amikor nagyapja, Jim meghal, kihasználja a lehetőséget, és felszáll egy Angliába induló hajóra. Öröksége mindössze egy családi ereklyéből, a Neptunkardból áll. Londonba érve elvarázsolja a nagyváros, és hamarosan egyetlen fillér nélkül, teljesen reménytelen helyzetben találja magát. Helyzetén egyedül a flotta segít, ezért belép. Hajón az amerikai gyarmatokra küldik, hogy harcoljon a lázadó gyarmatosok ellen. Az Atlanti-óceán túloldalán azonban, Rob tudtán kívűl két távoli unokatestvére, Cal és Aidan Courtney áll a britek elleni csapatok élén. Céljuk az amerikai függetlenség kivívása, és bármilyen eszközzel a britek megsemmisítése.

Autor und Chefkoch Kristian Smith hat ein authentisches Werk zur jamaikanische Küche geschaffen. Man kann den Duft von rauchigem Pimentholz auf jeder Seite fast schon riechen. Er widmet eben jenem Jerk große Aufmerksamkeit, dieser einzigartigen Methode, Speisen zu würzen und zu grillen, ein eigenes Kapitel. Unter den Überschriften Fleisch, Fisch und Vego werden alle Klassiker wie Ackee & Saltfish, Escovitch Fish, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chicken oder Ital Stew Peas vorgestellt – mitinsgesamt über 50 Rezepten. Stilvoll fotografiert und in Szene gesetzt merkt man dem Buch mit jeder Faser an, wieviel Herzblut in dieses Stück Familiengeschichte – sein Vater stammt aus Jamaika – geflossen ist.

Trzymająca w napięciu opowieść o poszukiwaniu szczęścia w czasach powojennego chaosu. Po zakończeniu II wojny światowej Saffron Courtney i jej mąż Gerhard von Meerbach zamieszkują w rodzinnej posiadłości Courtneyów w Kenii. W kraju panuje jednak coraz większy niepokój. Rdzenna ludność buntuje się przeciwko brytyjskim władzom, co doprowadza ostatecznie do wybuchu powstania i otwartego konfliktu z białymi kolonistami, wśród których najbardziej prominentnym jest Leon Courtney. Zamiast cieszyć się rodzinnym szczęściem, Saffron i Gerhard muszą odnaleźć się w nowej, brutalnej rzeczywistości, w której stają się celem numer jeden dla rebeliantów. Tymczasem Konrad von Meerbach, zbiegły nazistowski zbrodniarz wojenny, zamierza wykorzystać rodzinną fortunę, by odzyskać dawne wpływy i zemścić się na bracie. Jego perfidny plan może mieć poważne konsekwencje dla całej Europy, która dopiero powstaje z wojennych zgliszcz. Gniew ciemiężonej społeczności i prywatna wendeta fanatycznego nazisty – jaką cenę zapłacą Courtneyowie za pragnienie stabilizacji?

A thrilling new Wilbur Smith series for the next generation with high action and high stakes - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. Ralph and Robyn live at Crocodile Lodge, their family ranch in South Africa, where they help with the animals, aid the conservation effort and learn the land.

When his grandfather Jim Courtney dies, and the mysterious Captain Marston calls into the fort, Rob's passion is ignited and he stows away on Marston's ship as it sails to England. Even the family is divided, with Theo's oldest son Cal an ardent American patriot, while Theo himself feels a strong tie to his mother country, England.

Již dlouhá léta nezná Egypt nic jiného než válku a zkázu z rukou Hyksósů, krvežíznivých barbarů, kteří ničí vše, co jim stojí v cestě. Do čela odporu se postaví neohrožený otrok Taita a vyšle svého nejlepšího špeha do Mykén hledat spojence. Ten však musí projít územím ovládaným obávanými Hyksósy.

Third high-octane instalment in the bestselling author's compelling Jack Courtney Adventures for readers 10+, following CLOUDBURST and THUNDERBOLT. On the pretext of making a film for his mother's environmental protection work, Jack wangles an expedition to the Arctic with his friends Amelia and Xander and cousin Caleb.

Бестселлер, который положил начало карьере Уилбура Смита, это первая книга захватывающей саги о братьях Кортни. В дикой природе Натала в 1870-х годах рождаются Шон и Гаррик Кортни, близнецы, которые не могут быть более разными. Судьба, война и завистливые схемы женщины будут разлучать их еще больше. Но по мере того как история разворачивается, континент пробуждается. На его горизонте обещание удачи, приключений, судьбы и любви...

De oorlog is voorbij en Hitler is dood. Saffron Courtney en haar geliefde man Gerhard hebben de dood op het nippertje ontlopen. Bij hun terugkeer naar Kenia wacht hen echter geen idylle. Jonge mannen die hebben gevochten in de "oorlog van de witte man" ontdekken dat ze daarmee geen erkenning of betere banen hebben verdiend. De onderdrukte hunkering naar vrijheid komt naar boven en schuwt het geweld niet.

Jack and his friends Amelia and Xander are in Zanzibar diving for lost treasure to support Jack's mother's coral protection project. Going further than usual on their last day, their dive boat is lured into a trap and captured by Somali pirates. Determined that his mother shouldn't pay a ransom for their release, Jack won't give up his attempts to escape. Transferred to a militia training camp for boy soldiers, the trio's only hope is the resourceful Somali boy Mo who befriends them.

In the heart of Egypt, under the watchful eye of the Gods, a new power is rising. In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful facades a sinister evil is plotting. Craving power and embittered by jealousy, Hui's stepmother, the great sorceress Ipsetnofret, and Hui's own brother Qen, orchestrate the downfall of Hui's father, condemning Hui and seizing power in the city. Cast out and alone, Hui finds himself a captive of a skilled and powerful army of outlaws, the Hyksos. Determined to seek vengeance for the death of his father and rescue his sister, Ipwet, Hui swears his allegiance to these enemies of Egypt. Through them he learns the art of war, learning how to fight and becoming an envied charioteer. But soon Hui finds himself in an even greater battle - one for the very heart of Egypt itself. As the pieces fall into place and the Gods themselves join the fray, Hui finds himself fighting alongside the Egyptian General Tanus and renowned Mage, Taita. Now Hui must choose his path - will he be a hero in the old world, or a master in a new kingdom?

A thrilling new series by Wilbur Smith, designed for readers aged 10 and up, promises adventure and excitement. The narrative is rich in historical context and features captivating characters that embark on epic journeys. Young readers will be drawn into a world of exploration, discovery, and the challenges of overcoming obstacles, making it an engaging read for those seeking action and adventure.

But Connie once again finds herself at the mercy of vicious men, whose appetite for war and glory lead her to the frontlines of the French battlefield in North America. As the siblings find their destinies converging once more, they realise that the vengeance and redemption they both desperately seek could cost them their lives .

The new novel by Wilbur Smith and the prequel to A Falcon Flies.

Ryder Courtney wil een zilvermijn exploiteren in Afrika maar sabotage en tegenwerking van plaatselijke stamhoofden maken het hem bijna onmogelijk.

Wilbur Smith prožil život prosycený dobrodružstvím, nezřídka se ocitl téměř na prahu smrti – napadli ho lvi, ohrožovali žraloci, zůstal v africké buši bez vody. Líčení jeho vlastních zážitků je mimořádně zajímavé, místy úsměvné a vtipné, především však poutavé jako jeho podmanivé romány.

Paris, 1939. Torn apart by war, Saffron Courtney and Gerhard von Meerbach are thousands of miles apart, both struggling for their lives. Gerhard - despite his objections to the Nazi regime - is fighting for the Fatherland, hoping to one day have the opportunity to rid Germany of Hitler and his cronies. But as his unit is thrown into the hellish attrition of the Battle of Stalingrad, he knows his chances of survival are dwindling by the day. Meanwhile Saffron - recruited by the Special Operations Executive and sent to occupied Belgium to discover how the Nazis have infiltrated SOE's network - soon finds herself being hunted by Germany's most ruthless spymaster. Confronted by evil beyond their worst imaginings, the lovers must each make the hardest choice of all: sacrifice themselves, or do whatever they can to survive, hoping that one day they will be reunited.

Als lid van de vooraanstaande Courtney-familie weet Leon als geen ander hoe familiekapitaal kan worden verkregen én verloren. Als hij na de dood van zijn vrouw bovendien alleen de zorg voor zijn dochter Saffron moet dragen, is hij vastberaden haar een zorgeloze toekomst te geven. Maar het dagelijks leven in Kenia is allesbehalve rooskleurig. Geweld, gevaar en intriges liggen op de loer. In een poging haar veiligheid zeker te stellen, stuurt Leon zijn dochter naar Engeland. Maar als de Tweede Wereldoorlog daar uitbreekt, moeten Leon en Saffron vechten voor hun veiligheid. Zullen zij de verschrikkelijke oorlog overleven? Of vallen vader en dochter ten prooi aan de onheilspellende samenzweringen die in het geheim tegen hen beraamd worden?

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... Francis Courtney flees the comfort of his Devonshire estate when his stepfather's gambling debts leave him penniless and at risk. He sails to South Africa with revenge and fortune on his mind: his uncle Tom Courtney killed his father, and Francis intends to avenge his death and make his fortune in the process. However, upon his arrival in Cape Town, he uncovers a truth that leaves him overwhelmed and disoriented. Christopher Courtney sets out to make his own way in the world, giving up his privileged position as the son of the Governor of Bombay. The perils and betrayals (deleted) on his journey carve a fierce warrior out of him, but they also harden his soul and lead him to greater violence and treachery. As the lives of these two Courtney men intertwine, the sins of the fathers will forever alter the lives of a younger generation. The Tiger's Prey takes readers on an epic journey from the southernmost point of Africa, through the perilous waters of the Arabian Sea, to the lush Indian coastline. It is an incredible and breathless tale of intrigue and family betrayal from one of the world's greatest storytellers.

The year is 1667. Sir Francis Courtney and his son Hal are on patrol in their fighting caravel off the Agulhas Cape of South Africa. They are lying in wait for one of the treasure-laden galleons of the Dutch East India Company returning from the Orient. so begins a quest for adventure and the spoils of war that sweeps them from the settlement of Good Hope at the southern tip of Africa to the Great Horn of Ethiopia far to the north - at a time when international maritime law permitted acts of piracy, rape, and murder otherwise punishable by death. Wilbur Smith introduces a generation of the indomitable Courtneys and thrillingly re-creates their part in the struggle for supremacy and riches on the high seas. From the very first pages, Wilbur Smith spins a colorful and exciting tale, crackling with tension and drama, that builds and builds to a stunning climax. Packed with vivid descriptive passages of the open seas, breathless pacing, and an extraordinary cast of characters, Birds of Prey is a masterpiece from a storyteller at the height of his powers.

Leer Hector Cross kennen: een man met uitzonderlijke kwaliteiten en een vechtersinstinct. Hij gaat altijd tot het uiterste in zijn strijd tegen het kwaad. In Op volle zee zet Hector alles op alles om Hazel, erfgename van een grote olieproducent, te helpen. Haar negentienjarige dochter Cayla is gekidnapt door Somalische piraten. Hector en Hazel voeren een strijd tegen de klok, maar zal het ze lukken Cayla te redden? En in het razend spannende Cirkel van het kwaad zweert Hector wraak wanneer een van zijn dierbaren op brute wijze wordt vermoord. Een misleidende jacht op de terroristische moordenaars wordt geopend, waarbij Hector plotseling zelf prooi lijkt te zijn…

De toekomst van het Egyptische koninkrijk staat op het spel: Luxor is omsingeld door vijandige legers en farao Tamose sneuvelt in een zware veldslag. Zijn adviseur Taita en voormalig slaaf staat er nu alleen voor. Net als de overwinning dichtbij komt, slaat het noodlot toe... De wettige opvolger van de farao dringt Luxor binnen. Hij is wreed, gestoord en uit op macht. De loyale Taita komt in een gevaarlijk spel terecht, waarin niemand zijn leven meer zeker is. Kan Taita de tiran stoppen en de toekomst van het Oude Egypte voor eens en altijd veiligstellen? Na Woestijngod, Vallei der koningen, Koningsgraf en Magiër is dit het nieuwe meeslepende deel in de succesvolle Egypte-serie.

From the author of The Forgotten Legion, the first in a gripping three-part series based on actual historical events In the summer of 9 CE, Publius Varus, the Roman governor of Germania, and Lucius Tullus, a centurion garrisoned on the Rhine, march east with three legions. As they prepare to return to their winter quarters, they are lured off the road and ambushed by German warriors. The Germans are led by Arminius, a chieftain who is a trusted ally of Rome—and a man who has been secretly planning to betray the empire since childhood. Trapping Varus' legionaries between a hillside and a marsh, and thereby preventing them from forming up or using their artillery, Arminius and his warriors wreak a terrible slaughter. The Roman defeat is overwhelming, but it is not until the third day of the massacre that the scale of Arminius' victory becomes clear. Three legions, upwards of 14,000 men, have been annihilated, and three treasured Eagle standards have been lost. Just a few hundred legionaries, including Tullus, manage to escape. Nor is the survivors' ordeal over. Pursued to the last Roman fort east of the Rhine, they are besieged by thousands of bloodthirsty tribesmen. Only the gods can save them now.

LET THE HUNT BEGIN. HECTOR CROSS, ex-SAS officer, private security expert, widower. His wife was taken much too soon, by a cruel man with evil intentions. JOHNNY CONGO, psychopath, extortionist, terrorist, the man who murdered Hector's wife. Cross wants him dead. So does the US government. Congo is locked up on Death Row in the most secure prison in the free world, counting down the days until his execution. He's got two weeks. He wants out. He's escaped before and knows he can again. Cross, still licking his wounds from his last bruising encounter with Congo, is back and ready for work. In the middle of the rough Atlantic stands oil supertanker Bannock A. Terrorist activity in the area has triggered panic and there's only one person they can trust to protect her. What is promised as a cakewalk turns out to be much more, a mission that will test Cross to his emotional and physical limits. But a life spent in the SAS and private security has left Cross hard-wired for pain and as he is thrown into the fire once more, he will not stop until he has snared his prey. Hector Cross is Predator.

2000 år f.Kr. er Egypt et imperium der faraoen har all makt. Men det tilgrensende Hyksos truer rikets sikkerhet. I et forsøk på å underminere Hyksos vil Farao gifte bort datteren sin til deres allierte i Minos. Taita får det farefulle oppdraget med å føre henne til Kreta, via Babylon, de hengende hager og Ishtars tempel. Dette er den femte spenningsboken om Taita med handling lagt til det gamle Egypt.

In this sweeping adventure filled with danger, action, and intrigue, a master storyteller returns to his longest-running series, exploring the origins of the Courtney family saga. Henry “Hal” Courtney, son of the pirate and merchant Sir Frances Courtney, was raised at sea. When war erupted between the English and Dutch empires, his father's bravery in attacking a Dutch fleet led to betrayal and execution. Heartbroken, Hal dedicated his youth to avenging his father's name. Now, in 1784, after twenty years of conflict, a truce has been established, ending the battles at sea. Hal has transformed into the captain of his own ship and is on the verge of becoming a father. He navigates his crew through perilous waters, sailing the Golden Bough from the slave markets of Zanzibar to the treacherous Indian Ocean in search of fortune. However, despite the war's end, the ultimate battle looms ahead. Hal will soon discover that with every achievement comes the risk of greater loss. Bursting with swashbuckling action and thrilling adventure, this magnificent tale revitalizes one of Wilbur Smith’s most cherished family sagas, affirming his status as a premier historical novelist.

Game of Thrones meets ancient Egypt in this magnificent epic from one of the world’s biggest-selling authors—a novel that conjures the magic, mystery, romance, and bloody intrigue of a fascinating lost world . . . On the gleaming banks of the Nile, the brilliant Taita—slave and advisor to the Pharaoh—finds himself at the center of a vortex of passion, intrigue, and danger. His quest to destroy the Hyksos army and form an alliance with Crete takes him on an epic journey up the Nile, through Arabia and the magical city of Babylon, and across the open seas. With the future of Egypt itself on his shoulders, Taita enters a world where the line between loyalty and betrayal shifts like the desert sands, evil enemies await in the shadows, and death lingers on the edges of darkness. “A thrilling tale . . . as magical as it is enlightening—not just about history, but about the heart of a heroic man.”—James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Labyrinth

Internationally bestselling author Wilbur Smith returns with Vicious Circle --a heart-racing story of family secrets, greed, and revenge. Hector Cross left behind a career of high risks and warfare when he married his beloved Hazel Bannock. But after his new life is tragically upended, he recognizes the ruthless hand of an old enemy behind the attack. Determined to fight back, Hector draws together a team of his most loyal friends and fellow warriors to hunt down those who pursue him and his loved ones. For he and Hazel have a child, a precious daughter, whom he will go to the ends of the earth to protect. Soon, however, Hector learns that the threat comes not just from his old enemies, but also Hazel's. Brutal figures from her family's past—thought long gone—are returning, with an agenda so sinister that Hector realizes he is facing a new type of adversary. One whose deadly methods and dark secrets will lead Hector to a series of crimes so shocking that he has no choice but to settle the score.

Kolejny tom popularnej sagi historycznoprzygodowej przedstawiającej losy rodziny Courtneyów w połowie XVIII wieku. Po wielu bitwach morskich Tom i jego przyrodni brat Dorian docierają do Przylądka Dobrej Nadziei. Tam budują fortunę na handlu ze Wschodem. Na podbój kontynentu rusza następne pokolenie Courtneyów, ich młodsi synowie Jim i Mansur. Ich dzieci wplatają się w wojny między plemionami afrykańskimi, ale też potrafią odnieść z tego korzyści. Tymczasem śmiertelni wrogowie Toma i Doriana próbują zastawić na nich pułapkę.

Hazel Bannock is de belangrijkste erfgenaam van Bannock Oil Corp, een van de grootste olieproducenten ter wereld. Tijdens een cruise op de Indische Oceaan wordt Hazels privéjacht gekaapt door Somalische piraten. Hazel is op dat moment niet aan boord, maar haar negentienjarige dochter Cayla wordt gekidnapt. De piraten eisen niet minder dan twintig miljoen dollar losgeld voor haar vrijlating. Ingewikkelde politieke en diplomatieke overwegingen weerhouden de autoriteiten ervan in te grijpen. Hazel is radeloos, en wanneer ze bewijs ontvangt van de gruwelijke martelingen waaraan haar dochter wordt onderworpen, roept ze de hulp in van Hector Cross. Hector is de eigenaar van Cross Bow Security, het bedrijf dat de beveiliging voor Bannock Oil Corp verzorgt, en een man die zich door niets of niemand laat stoppen. Samen besluiten Hazel en Hector het recht in eigen hand te nemen en Cayla te bevrijden.

Vigilia della Grande Guerra: Leon Courteney, nipote dell'alto ufficiale britannico Penrod Ballantyne, è un giovane e valoroso sottotenente dei King's African Rifles. Ma la sua vera passione è la caccia grossa, cui si dedica col fedele e coraggioso sergente Manyoro, guerriero masai, al quale lo lega un forte sentimento d'amicizia. Leon diventa così una guida esperta di personaggi importanti e facoltosi, tra i quali spicca un ospite d'eccezione: il presidente americano Theodore Roosevelt. Ma l'appartenenza di Leon all'esercito di Sua Maestà lo porterà a essere protagonista di un gioco molto rischioso, di portata internazionale. In un entusiasmante crescendo si riveleranno i diabolici intrighi con cui, dal cuore profondo dell'Africa, magnati, avventurieri e nobildonne sembrano decidere le sorti del Vecchio Continente. Sarà però l'incontro con una donna bellissima ed enigmatica a cambiare per sempre il destino di Leon, ormai conosciuto come il più grande cacciatore del continente.

Een Britse ex-soldaat gaat in 1913 in Kenya aan het werk als jager op groot wild terwijl hij als spion probeert informatie los te peuteren van zijn Duitse klanten.

1) Wilbur Smith: Asagaj - Devatenáctiletý poručík Leon Courtney z Královských afrických střelců dostane nabídku, aby pracoval pro jednoho z nejslavnějších „bílých lovců“ afrického kontinentu a stal se průvodcem evropských boháčů po safari. Čeká ho série nezapomenutelných dobrodružství – a nejen loveckých. 2) Peter Pezzelli: Italské lekce - Láska dokáže s člověkem pořádně zacvičit. Své o tom ví čerstvý absolvent univerzity Carter Quinn, který nedávno potkal dívku svých snů. Jenže má to jeden háček: on je Američan, ona Italka a žijí každý na opačné straně zeměkoule. Carter začne chodit na soukromé hodiny italštiny, aby se za ní mohl vydat do Itálie. 3) Michael Koryta: Temnější než noc - Před sedmi lety se Frank Temple dozvěděl, že jeho otec byl profesionální zabiják a pracoval pro miamské podsvětí. Když to FBI odhalila, raději spáchal sebevraždu, než by se vystavil vyšetřování. Po letech mučivé bezmoci a bezcílného putování se Frank vrací, aby smrt svého otce pomstil a vyrovnal si účty s mužem, který jim oběma zničil život. 4) Mary Ann Shafferová: Spolek přátel krásné literatury a bramborových koláčů - Ostrov Guernsey v Lamanšském průlivu se roku 1946 vzpamatovává z německé okupace. Za války bylo málo jídla i knih, a tak jsou členové místního čtenářského spolku přímo vyhladovělí po kontaktu s okolním světem. Vtom na scénu přichází Julie Ashtonová, slibná mladá spisovatelka z Londýna.

1913. Ex-soldier turned professional big-game hunter, Leon Courtney, is in British East Africa guiding rich and powerful men from America and Europe on safaris in the Masai tribe territories. One of his clients, German industrialist Count Otto von Meerbach, owns a company which builds aircraft and vehicles for the Kaiser's burgeoning army. Leon is recruited by his uncle, Penrod Ballantyne, commander of the British forces in East Africa, to gather information from von Meerbach. But he had not bargained on falling passionately in love with Eva, the count's beautiful and enigmatic mistress. Then Leon stumbles on a plot by von Meerbach to raise a rebellion against the British amongst the disenchanted survivors of the Boer War, and he alone is able find out who and what is really behind the conspiracy ...Assegai is the enthralling last novel in the Courtneys of Africa series by bestselling sensation, Wilbur Smith. 'Smith writes with passion and close observation about the sights and sounds of Africa' Daily Express

The Angels Weep is about the way the seeds of hatred sown in battles fought round issues of land and race will germinate and produce anew ugly sprouts of the same tragic stock. An exciting, colourful and moving novel in both its parts, it is the third of the Ballantyne sequence of four novels.

A Time to Die: A new revolution is raging that will forever change the face of Africa. Caught between the politicians and the deep wilderness tribes, one man struggles for survival. Professional hunter and guerrilla fighter Sean Courtney is trapped between his worst enemies, an overwhelming love for a woman, and his instincts to survive and kill. From the hunting grounds of Zimbabwe to the scorched wastelands of Mozambique, Courtney is thrust into an odyssey of fear, a hunter turned hunted, as a raging modern war tears out the heart of Africa's ancient wilderness. Elephant Song: In Africa, ivory is the tragic and thrilling object of greed, corruption, and senseless death. In this dangerous world of poachers and blood money, one determined man and one dedicated woman risk their lives to stop the senseless slaughter of a species on the brink of extinction. Following a trail that leads from the Mountains of the Moon and the deep forests of central Africa to the secret opulence of Taiwan and London's corridors of power, naturalist Dr. Daniel Armstrong and anthropologist Kelly Kinnear fight the battle of their lives against terrifying adversaries—the powerful individuals and conglomerates who would wipe out an entire race of human beings to satisfy their insatiable lust for ivory.

Egypte wordt getroffen door een serie van plagen die het koninkrijk grote schade toebrengen, maar het ergste moet nog komen : de Nijl houdt op met stromen. Het water dat zo van levensbelang is voor het land droogt op. Ergens diep in het onbekende hart van Afrika, daar waar de machtige rivier zijn oorsprong vindt, moet iets catastrofaals gebeurd zijn. De farao is de wanhoop nabij en stuurt uiteindelijk Taita eropuit - de oude magiër is de enige die misschien in staat is door te dringen tot de bron van de Nijl - om de oorzaak van alle problemen te vinden. Maar niemand kon vermoeden welke vreselijke vijand hem ligt op te wachten in dit mysterieuze land aan het einde van hun wereld.

Un potente ritratto dell'antico Egitto, con un cast di personaggi indimenticabili, in un unico e-book che raccoglie quattro romanzi di un Maestro dell'Avventura. La saga egizia di Wilbur Smith è un'epopea ricca di amori, avventure, segreti, tradimenti, battaglie e passioni. In "Il Dio del Fiume", la civiltà egizia, splendente in una terra ostile, affronta un nuovo fiume di sangue causato dal falso Faraone e da un'orda di selvaggi. L'Egitto affida il suo destino ai figli del dio del fiume: Tanus, Lostris e Taita, che dovranno dimostrare la loro devozione per il regno. "Il Settimo Papiro" narra la ricerca della tomba del faraone Mamose, concepita dallo scriba Taita. Con trappole mortali e oscuri fantasmi, la tomba diventa un campo di battaglia per chi cerca potere e possesso, mentre Taita sembra orchestrare una caccia al tesoro pericolosa. In "I Figli del Nilo", dopo la morte del Faraone Tamose, l'Egitto è minacciato dagli hyksos e da un reggente ambizioso. Solo Taita può disperdere odio e inganno, guidando il giovane Nefer verso il suo destino di Faraone. Infine, "Alle Fonti del Nilo" racconta di una peste che colpisce la famiglia reale. Solo Taita, con i suoi poteri, può affrontare la minaccia che si annida alle fonti del Nilo, intraprendendo un pericoloso viaggio lungo il fiume.

Na jaren van schandelijk slecht bestuur door de heersende Egyptische onderkoning breekt er aan het eind van de negentiende eeuw een bloedige opstand uit in Soedan. Het wordt een Heilige Oorlog, aangevoerd door een charismatische religieuze leider, die de Mahdi – de Verlosser – wordt genoemd. In de hoofdstad Khartoem zitten honderden Britten als ratten in de val. Een van hen is de zakenman Ryder Courtney, telg van de roemruchte Courtney-familie. Als de strijd steeds heviger wordt moeten de Engelsen zich zelfs terugtrekken. Samen met Penrod Ballantyne en de Britse consul, David Benbrook, zet Courtney alles op alles om te overleven, en hun dierbaren, onder wie de drie dochters van de consul, te redden.

A l'aube du XVIIIe siècle, au terme d'une existence tumultueuse marquée par de multiples affrontements pour la maîtrise de l'océan Indien, les frères Tom et Dorian Courtney mènent enfin une vie paisible de commerçants prospères dans la colonie hollandaise du Cap. Alors que Jim et Mansour, les fils de Tom et Dorian, vendent du poisson à un navire batave, ils découvrent à bord un groupe de femmes destinées à peupler les Indes orientales. Parmi elles, une jeune fille, Louisa, dont Jim tombe éperdument amoureux. Décidé à la sauver, il l'enlève et s'enfuit avec elle dans la brousse, avec la complicité de son père. Cet acte chevaleresque oblige alors l'ensemble du clan Courtney à quitter en toute hâte la colonie et à aller s'installer sur la côte ouest de l'Afrique. C'est là que le passé les rattrapera, avec son lot de vengeances inassouvies, prélude à des aventures haletantes qui les entraîneront jusque dans la péninsule arabique, en pleine tourmente. Après Mousson (Presses de la Cité, 2000), Wilbur Smith présente dans A l'ouest de l'horizon une nouvelle génération des Courtney, dont la saga passionne depuis quinze ans des millions de lecteurs à travers le monde.

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1. Čarodejník-Wilbur Smith: Po smrti faraóna Tamoseho sa následníkom trónu stáva jeho syn Nefer Seti, posledný mužský potomok vládnuceho rodu. Mladučký Nefer je však zároveň jedinou prekážkou brániacou v ceste na trón zradnému Najovi, ktorý sa v túžbe po moci nezastaví pred ničím. Neferov život teraz môže zachrániť len jeho múdry učiteľ, staručký čarodejník Taita... 2. Útek do samoty-Nicholas Sparks: Denise Holtonová, slobodná matka, odsunula vlastný život na vedľajšiu koľaj, aby pomohla prekonať svojmu malému synovi rečové ťažkosti. Taylor McAden, dobrovoľný hasič, sa zas vrhá do každého nebezpečenstva, ale uteká pred citovými putami. Keď sa obaja stretnú pri nehode na odľahlej hradskej, láska je to posledné, na čo myslia. 3. S tichým súhlasom-Brian Haig: Major Sean Drummond, nekonformný právnik s ostrým jazykom a britkým právnickým mozgom, sa od nikoho nedá vodiť za nos. Vojnový veterán s tajomnou minulosťou vyšetruje elitnú jednotku zelených baretov, obvinených z vojnových zločinov. Tuší, že obvinení vojaci nehovoria pravdu, ale jeho názor, ako sa zdá, nie príliš žiaduci... 4. Denník-James Patterson: Katie nevie, čo si má myslieť. Práve keď v Mattovi Harrisonovi našla toho pravého muža na celý život, Matt sa s ňou nečakane rozchádza a namiesto vysvetlenia jej necháva denník akejsi Suzanne adresovaný Nicholasovi. Kto je Suzanne ? A kto Nicholas ? Ako súviasia ich životy s Mattovým ? Z denníka sa Katie dozvedá omnoho viac, než na čo bola zvedavá.

""The Congo. Situated at the heart of sub-Saharan Africa, it is a place where men die for diamonds. For love. And for the unholy pleasure of others... Bruce Curry is the leader of a mercenary band with the dubious support of three officers. His mission: To relieve a diamond-mining town cut off by the fighting and retrieve a priceless consignment of diamonds. Along the way, he meets a beautiful Belgian woman. Shermaine is a dream come true. But the rest of Curry's journey is about to become a living nightmare. ""Ranged against his ill-disciplined unit are bandits, guerillas, and hostile tribes that infest the land. In a sinister atmosphere of omnipotent evil, Curry fights to stay alive--and protect Shermaine, his one true love. But to do so, he must face another, even deadlier enemy: one of his own men... "" ""

Twee telgen uit een nglo-Afrikaans koopmans- en zeeliedengeslacht beleven rond 1730 uiterst bloedige avonturen in onder andere de Hollandse Kaapkolonie en op de Indische Oceaan.

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Wilbur Smith, a világ egyik legismertebb kalandírója, visszatér az ókori Egyiptom világába a <i>Warlock</i>-kal, a <i>River God</i> lenyűgöző folytatásával. A hatvanéves háború után, amely Egyiptom királyságaiért folyt, két fiatal fáraó emelkedik fel, hogy hatalomra törjön, de csak az egyikük lehet sikeres, aki örökre eldönti birodalma sorsát...<br /><br />Nefer herceg, a trón jogos örököse, küldetése, hogy újjáépítse a csodálatos királyságot a harcok sújtotta Gallala város romjaiban. Naja ura pedig riválisa megsemmisítésére és a föld uralmára vágyik. De Nefer oldalán áll Taita, a háború mágusa, páratlan szövetséges és hírhedt hatalmakkal rendelkező legendás pap...<br /><br />Ahhoz, hogy álmuk valóra váljon, Nefernek és Taitának egy lépéssel a romlott bérgyilkos előtt kell járnia, túl kell élniük a folyamatosan üldöző hadseregek gyötrelmes árnyékát, és ki kell játszaniuk saját vérük sokkoló árulásait. Ahogy Nefer bátorsága nő, és Taita varázslata egyre vonzóbbá válik, úgy nő az ellenségeik hatalma is...<br /><br />Most, hogy a zsarnokság és a vér fenyegetése egyre közelebb kerül Gallala sebezhető kapuihoz, megkezdődik a végső harc Egyiptomért...

One of the world's most acclaimed adventure writers returns to the world of ancient Egypt with the stunning sequel to the New York Times bestselling River God . In the wake of a sixty-year war over the reign of the kingdoms of Egypt, two young pharaohs have risen to claim power, but only one can succeed, deciding the fate of his empire forever... The mission of Prince Nefer, rightful heir to the throne, is to rebuild a magnificent kingdom in the stark and tumbled ruins of the embattled city of Gallala. The desire of Lord Naja is to destroy his rival and rule the land with unholy supremacy. But Nefer has on his side the warlock Taita, a matchless ally and legendary priest of notorious powers... To see their dream come true, Nefer and Taita must stay one step ahead of the depraved assassin, survive the tortuous shadow of her ever-pursuing armies, and outwit the shocking betrayals of is own flesh and blood. As Nefer's courage increases, and as Taita's magic grows more beguiling, so grows stronger the power of their tireless enemies.... Now, with the threat of tyranny and blood thundering closer and closer toward the vulnerable gates of Gallala, the ultimate battle for Egypt will begin...

Na de sluipmoord op zijn vader herovert de zoon van de Egyptische farao met hulp van een magiër de dubbelkroon op twee overweldigers.

Een Engelse edelman en diens zoon kapen in de 17e eeuw Nederlandse schepen rond de Kaap tot ze door verraad gevangen gezet worden.

Tussen een blanke grootindustrieel en zijn vrouw ontstaat een verwijdering als de man kiest voor het blanke bewind en de vrouw zich inzet voor het ANC in de strijd tegen de Apartheid.

Een Engelse zeebonk trekt rond 1700 met drie van zijn zoons naar Afrika om in opdracht van de Engelse Oost-Indische Compagnie een zeerover te vernietigen op de Indische Oceaan.