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A Sparrow Falls

Courtney, Book 3

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A Sparrow Falls

By: Wilbur Smith
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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From the trenches of France, General Sean Courtney comes back to fame, fortune and a seat in the government. Mark Anders, the courageous young South African whom he has come to regard as his own son, returns to nothing, his grandfather murdered and his property seized by an unknown company.

At the bottom of the mystery is Sean's son Dirk, the jealous, violent and power-crazed genius whose all-consuming hatred can only end in blood....

A Sparrow Falls is the thrilling third novel in the Courtney series, continuing from When the Lion Feeds and The Sound of Thunder.

©1977 Wilbur Smith (P)2018 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction War & Military Africa Military War
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As always, this is exceptionally well narrated and a story that’s thrilling, tragic, stunning and full of love for nature, life, love & friendship … all laced with the horror of war, betrayal, murder and even PTSD.

A must read if you want to understand the Natal bush.

WWI and Natal Parks Board in all its glory

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Read the book maybe 30 years ago, my third Wilbur Smith novel. Was and am still captivated by his writing. Now listening to his works I’m still riveted. I’ll listen to this and the previous 2 in the series again just for the joy of it.

Superb.

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loved all of it, giving a great insight to a time in Sth. Africa history and the saving of its wildlife

Alice Verechia

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I've read all of Wilbur Smith's books. They hooked me so much that i felt compelled to visit Africa for a year when i was 20 and had the best year of my life. Deep thanks for your inspiration

i think his best

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Wow. This entire series so far has blown me away.
Smith is an incredible storyteller and I’m in awe so far.
Take yourself on an African journey.
Listen to this book.

Powerful

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A must read or listen. Wilbur smith has a gift for storytelling. On to book 4

Amazing story telling

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Keep thinking it's hard to beat the last book, but he keeps the interest peaked! Hooked on this author!

Third Edition well worth it!

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Just loved this book. It was hard to put it down! The narrator is Outstanding!

A fantastic book!

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Twists and turns everywhere and the most remarkably vivid and poignant story. Unbelievably well narrated too.

Breathtaking

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Simply masterful! Sean Barrett is outstanding! Onto the next in the series, but first, I am grieving a little for the end of an era as the Courtney family saga takes a dramatic turn.

Thrilling at every turn.

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