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Power of the Sword

The Courtney Series, Book 5

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Power of the Sword

By: Wilbur Smith
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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'We are Courtneys. We don't have to fight with our fists. We fight with power and money and influence. Nobody can beat us on our own ground.'

A powerful family. A time of war.

Centaine de Thiry Courtney has not only survived but thrived. A successful woman with two sons of her own: Shasa Courtney, the Courtney heir, and Manfred de la Rey, Shasa's half brother, her secret child raised solely by his father. At the time of the Great Depression, Centaine must make difficult decisions to ensure the security of her family - decisions that will affect Manfred and his father, Lothar de la Rey, a man Centaine once loved.

But the world is changing, and conflicts greater than any the world has seen before are looming. Centaine and her children must face the upcoming war - where not all of them will be on the same side....

A Courtney Series adventure - book 2 in the Burning Shore sequence.

©1986 Wilbur Smith (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Sagas War & Military War Military
Captivating Storyline • Engaging Characters • Gripping Historical Fiction • Vivid African Setting • Compelling Plot Arcs
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Very good story line, suspenseful & entertaining.I am looking forward to the next book in the series.

Very good book

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I read a lot of books. This series is among the best. Thank you for recording it.

Loved it

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No one can surpass Mr Smith his stories are incredible. It is like you are living and are part of the tale.

The story of South Africa

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A little disjointed. More like a few short stories rather than one long one. Still good but he has set a high standard

Good but not his best.

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The timelines continue as the lives and past transgressions are slowly buried in the African sun. Many are the things we did as youths that now as older and wiser we would never do. The times, they are a changing-

The timelines continue

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My favorite series next to the Eg yptian series. some of the description of Africa are inspiring, but , as you get deeper in the series the books realm expands. so there are a lot of things and complexities yo track... pay attention.

Excellent series good book

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Exceptional narration and powerful rich story. This is a must listen to any one who loves South Africa.

exceptional

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Loved it. So glad I was put into this author and this series. I wouldn't have thought it would really had been for me but boy oh boy, one book after the next thus far .... wow! Can't even fall asleep at night due to how awesome it is. Wished it was broke up in chapters though. Only complaint. Enjoy!!

Just the best!!

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This was an exhilarating book that kept me interested until the last page. The history is believable and the action tight. I recommend it highly to everyone.

power of the sword

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This book creates so many unique and interesting characters, arcs, and warring political and cultural ideologies. I feel this is one of the best books in the series.

Building a Wide Plot Successfully

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