In the second half of the twentieth century, the future bears down on Africa--fueled by the sins of the past and the blood feuds of nations, tribes, and families. For the Courtney family, who have known this continent from the depths of its gold mines to the pinnacle of political power, a time of reckoning is at hand.Shasa Courtney has lived, fought and loved amongst Afrikaners, Englishmen, and natives. His mother is by his side but the rest of the world around him is exploding. Even his family harbors secrets more dangerous than his own worst enemies.Now, a continent is convulsed. Streets teem with protestors. Desperate and devious men forge volatile alliances. And Shasa faces shocking revelations amongst traitors, fugitives, and heroes--leading a beloved country into the flames of civil war.
- Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance, Fiction + Literature Themes
- Subgenre: General, Literary Genres + Types of Novels, Saga
- Publisher: St Martin's Pr
- Pages: 887
- Edition: Reissue
- Language:
English
- Format: paperback
- Release Date:
March 1, 2007
- Date Published:
March 1, 2007
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Author: Wilbur A. Smith
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- ISBN: 9780312940829
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