{"product_id":"courtney-series-5-books-9-13-collection-set-wilbur-smith-fiction-paperback","title":"The Courtney Series 5 Books 9-13 Collection Set by Wilbur Smith - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBirds of Prey\u003cbr\u003eMonsoon\u003cbr\u003eBlue Horizon\u003cbr\u003eThe Triumph of the Sun\u003cbr\u003eAssegai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9789123765386\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Zaffre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis five-book collection gathers later chapters of Wilbur Smith's Courtney family saga, following generations across three centuries of war, trade, exploration, and survival in Africa. From Birds of Prey to the desert siege of The Triumph of the Sun and the wartime intrigue of Assegai, these novels combine historical detail with fast-paced storytelling. Fans of naval adventure, colonial history, and family drama will find an immersive collection capturing the ambition and resilience that define the Courtney legacy across shifting eras of empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpanning books nine through thirteen of the Courtney series, this collection carries the family from the age of sail into the twentieth century. Birds of Prey opens in 1667 as Sir Francis Courtney and son Hal command the Lady Edwina, hunting Dutch East India Company treasure ships off southern Africa. Monsoon finds a matured Hal ordered by the King to hunt pirates near Madagascar. Blue Horizon shifts focus to Jim Courtney, protected by his family's trading fortune in the Dutch-ruled Cape, and to Louisa Leuven, an orphan whose survival instincts reshape his world. The Triumph of the Sun moves the saga into the siege of Khartoum, where upheaval and desert warfare test Courtney resolve. Assegai closes the set with Leon Courtney's espionage mission in East Africa, alongside his uncle General Penrod Ballantyne, as war looms. Across five novels, readers travel through naval battles, colonial commerce, desert sieges, and covert intelligence, watching the Courtney bloodline adapt to shifting empires. Wilbur Smith's blend of researched settings, complex characters, and pacing makes this a satisfying arc within the larger Courtney chronicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive complete Wilbur Smith novels, books 9-13 of the Courtney Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweeping adventure across naval combat, commerce, siege, and espionage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeticulously researched African settings spanning three centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for fans of family sagas and historical fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback format, easy to read and shelve as a set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA giftable bundle for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBirds of Prey — Sir Francis Courtney and son Hal chase Dutch East India Company treasure ships off Africa in 1667, aboard the Lady Edwina.\u003cbr\u003eMonsoon — Hal Courtney, now settled with family, is sent by the King to hunt pirates near Madagascar.\u003cbr\u003eBlue Horizon — Jim Courtney builds a life in the Dutch-ruled Cape while Louisa Leuven, an orphan survivor, changes his fate.\u003cbr\u003eThe Triumph of the Sun — The Courtney family is drawn into the siege of Khartoum amid desert heat and upheaval.\u003cbr\u003eAssegai — Leon Courtney undertakes an espionage mission in East Africa alongside his uncle, General Penrod Ballantyne, as war looms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilbur Smith (1933-2021) was a South African novelist renowned for sweeping historical adventure fiction set across Africa. Over a six-decade career spanning 49 novels, Smith's books sold more than 140 million copies worldwide in over thirty languages. The Courtney Series, his longest-running saga, follows one family's fortunes across three centuries of exploration, war, and empire. Known for meticulous research and high-stakes storytelling, Smith remains a defining voice of historical adventure fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis set delivers five complete Wilbur Smith novels in one collection, ideal for saga fans wanting a satisfying arc from naval combat to desert siege and espionage. A great gift for birthdays or holiday stocking stuffers, and perfect for summer reading or a home library shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wilbur Smith","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56821581349238,"sku":"USA-9789123765386","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/courtney-series-wilbur-smith-paperback.jpg?v=1785439168","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/courtney-series-5-books-9-13-collection-set-wilbur-smith-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}