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Birds of Prey
- Narrated by: Sean Barrett
- Length: 26 hrs and 34 mins
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Birds of Prey
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Publisher's Summary
A simple mission. A battle for their lives.
It is 1667, and the war between the Dutch and the English continues apace. Sir Francis Courtney, his son Hal and their crew are carried around the southern tip of the African colonies by the good ship Lady Edwina, licensed to attack and seize the treasure-laden ships of the Dutch East India company. When they capture a Dutch trader and hold the passengers to ransom, Sir Francis hopes only for a good price and a small sense of satisfaction.
But this is unlawful territory they sail in. An unexpected betrayal will mean the men on board will face greater peril than they have ever faced before - and many good men may never see home again....
A Courtney Series adventure - book 1 in the Birds of Prey trilogy.
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-11-2020
brillliant wilbur smith
A great story. A rollicking adventure as expected. Shame it had to end,what's the next one?
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- Amazon Customer
- 27-12-2022
Great story and well performed
I love the imagery, the storytelling and the imagination. Paints the picture of what is happening with excellent detail but keeps the story flowing.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-10-2020
One of my favourite books, well read!
I love the Courtneys of Africa series, and being able to enjoy them as I work has been a marvel. Mr. Barrett gives real personality to the characters and took me there in a way that reading the books never had. fantastic.
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- JBO
- 02-06-2021
Excellent. Action on the high seas.
I read this book years ago and loved it. Listening to it again was just as good.
I just read a book on Captain Cook and some stories on the Caribbean pirates. Im going through a bit of a nautical fad and kept thinking back to this book. Had to give it another go and glad I did. Can't wait for Monsoon.
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- Evon Hoogeveen
- 01-01-2023
Epic adventure
I Traveled back in time to when Africa was at crossroads with the west.
Joined a crew of English privateers as the battle the Muslim horde and treachery from alies.
This series of book is what got me into reading as a teenager and has been a kept me entertained for the last 30 years.
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- Anonymous User
- 26-12-2023
The quality of the narrative
Sean Barret is the best
Probably spelt his name wrong but all the Courtney series narrated by him makes it a great listen
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- Anonymous User
- 12-08-2020
Strongly Recommended
Another totally enthralling book by Wilbur Smith & read by the great Sean Barrett, who in my opinion is the best narrator in existence .
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- Spring27
- 01-11-2020
Great book, well read.
Suspenseful as Wilbur Smiths books always are, I decided to listen to these books in chronological order as I have previously read in the order written.
Very good :) As always, left wanting more!
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- Anonymous User
- 22-12-2019
fantastic description
such eloquent words, sometimes spoken too quietly ( for effect) to hear in the car. my favourite Author
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- Anonymous User
- 26-03-2022
Gripping storyline
Loved it and can't wait to continue the Courtney saga. Great reader defines characters well.
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