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  • Courtney, Book 3
  • By: Wilbur Smith
  • Narrated by: Sean Barrett
  • Length: 20 hrs and 32 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (289 ratings)

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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

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Third Edition well worth it!

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

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Good Ready and well narrated!

Loved every minute of the book. Struggled to stop listening. fantastic Narrator! Will recommend anytime.

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Superb.

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.

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outstanding

Every character was superbly brought to life by the narrator which created the intended desire for more from this outstanding author!

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i think his best

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

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WWI and Natal Parks Board in all its glory

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.

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Wilbur Smith is the David Attenborough of books!

Throughly enjoyed this book couldn’t put it down. Attention to detail second to none.
I enjoy all his books.
Thanks Wilbur!

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Wilbur's Wonderland

An epic travail through a vast land. A wild tale of men and their women, of savages and gentlemen..

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A sparrow falls

Wow I didn't think that the story was as good as the first book but I was wrong, it was better. I would recommend Wilber Smith books to anyone who wants a great read as I was kept up to the early hours listening to these three books and many more in the future. The narrator Sean Barrett had me captivated with all the different voices of the characters in the book.

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Great story. Love the adventure it takes you on

Well worth a listen but if you get squeamish listening to animals being hunted and killed it’s not for you. Great story.

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