The tiger's prey
Smith, Wilbur A.2018
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Total copies: 2
Francis Courtney sails for South Africa with his mind on fortune and revenge, not knowing that a revelation lies in store for him on arrival. Christopher Courtney attempts to define himself beyond the privilege of being a governor's son, making a similar journey. The two's destinies intertwine in this globetrotting sequel to }Monsoon{. 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.
Main title:
The tiger's prey / Wilbur Smith with Tom Harper.
Author:
Smith, Wilbur A., authorHarper, Tom, 1977-, author
Work:
Imprint:
London : HarperCollinsPublishers, 2018.
Collation:
426 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2017.
ISBN:
9780007535941 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.914
LC class:
PR9405.9.S5
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
321221