When the Lion Feeds : A Courtney Family Novel

from IAmAndyPieters

This story follows the life of Sean Courtney from a little boy to a middle aged man. His life is thick with tragedy, adventure, love, and joy. Beautifully described and executed, a page turner from the first to last, and quite a shocking ending. A delightful read

from paulhock

I have never read a book by Wilbur Smith until now. I can see why he is a popular writer. He captivates you with his characters and keeps things moving fairly well. I will be reading his works in sequence.

from FletcherBooks

Love the Courtney series and Wilbur Smith's description of Africa!

from AnnieMod

The novel opens in the 1870s in Natal - one of the colonial possessions of England in what will one day become South Africa. Sean and Garrick Courtney, the twin sons of one of the local ranch owners, spend their days hunting and playing under the hot sun. Until a tragedy strikes, Garrick loses hi...

from AnnieMod

The novel opens in the 1870s in Natal - one of the colonial possessions of England in what will one day become South Africa. Sean and Garrick Courtney, the twin sons of one of the local ranch owners, spend their days hunting and playing under the hot sun. Until a tragedy strikes, Garrick loses hi...