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A Falcon Flies

The Ballantyne Series, Book 1

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A Falcon Flies

By: Wilbur Smith
Narrated by: Elliot Chapman
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A Falcon Flies is the first best-selling novel in Wilbur Smith's epic tale of Africa, The Ballantyne Novels.

In search of a father they barely remember, Zouga and Dr Robyn Ballantyne board Mungo St John's magnificent clipper to speed them to Africa. But long before they sight that mighty continent, Robyn knows that she and Mungo will battle with all the fury of natural enemies - and love with all the desperation of those unable to evade the commands of fate. For if she can bring hope and healing to Africa's fever-ridden shores, he, a lawless trader in human cargo, will possess any man - or woman - he chooses....

Set in 1860, this gripping tale is followed by Men of Men, The Angels Weep and The Leopard Hunts in Darkness.

©1980 Wilbur Smith (P)2018 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Romance Africa
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I realized I read this book years ago, long enough that I couldn’t recall the story line, so the book was just as an enjoyable read as the first. The way Smith describes encounters in the book leads you to feeling immersed in the story and needing to keep listening till the end. Will definitely read the next in the series.

Compelling story.

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The slaughter of the elephants was too much for me. It made me feel sick and I had to skip over it. Other than that it was a good story.

It made me sad

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A full-blooded book that tracks the story in Africa of the Ballantynes ending with Craig Mellow in The Leopard Hunts in Darkness. A thrilling tale completely out of odds with 21st century 'woke' culture. Not for the faint-hearted.

A fantastic beginning to the Ballantyne saga!!

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Enjoyed the book very much though not as much as the previous Wilbur Smith books I have read.

A Good Read!

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As always, this story gives great insight into the slave trade in Africa, the exploration of “Zambezia” (great Zimbabwe Ruins) and Matabeleland, the adventures of Slave traders and bold actions of heroic sailors fighting to end the trade of human misery.

It also offers historic insight into the tribes and culture of the greater Zulu and Matabele people.

A most enjoyable tale by Africa’s great writer weaved with the humour and delights of the Hottentot and early Cape settlers.

Another compelling African story

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