When the Lion Feeds
The first book in Wilbur Smith's Courtney Series
(Author) Wilbur SmithBrothers by birth. Enemies by blood. Natal, 1860; the Courtney twins are born. Heirs to their father's fortune, destiny divides the boys from the start - Garrick is eager to stay indoors with a book and escape the hardships of cattle-rearing, while Sean, strong and much-loved, wants to try his hand at everything. When Garrick is forced to take ownership of their farm, Sean must explore the opportunities awaiting him: the rush and horrors of the Zulu Wars, the women who will fall for his charms, the rise and fall of gold fever and the deadly thrills of big game hunting on the African plains. But will Sean's adventures really be his making - and at what ultimate cost? 2024 marks 60 years since the publication of the first book in the long-running 'Courtney Series' by Wilbur Smith.
Wilbur Smith
Wilbur Smith was a prolific South African author known for his epic adventure novels set in Africa. His most famous work is the Courtney series, which combines historical fiction with high-stakes action and vivid descriptions of the African landscape. Smith's storytelling prowess and rich character development have made him a revered figure in the literary world.
Other related
House of Two Pharaohs
The next instalment in the Ancient Egyptian series for 2025 from bestselling master of adventure, Wilbur Smith
Fire on the Horizon
The Courtneys and the Ballantynes come together once again in the Sunday Times bestselling Wilbur Smith epic for 2024
