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Birds of Prey

By: Wilbur Smith
Narrated by: Sean Barrett
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A simple mission. A battle for their lives.

It is 1667, and the war between the Dutch and the English continues apace. Sir Francis Courtney, his son Hal and their crew are carried around the southern tip of the African colonies by the good ship Lady Edwina, licensed to attack and seize the treasure-laden ships of the Dutch East India company. When they capture a Dutch trader and hold the passengers to ransom, Sir Francis hopes only for a good price and a small sense of satisfaction.

But this is unlawful territory they sail in. An unexpected betrayal will mean the men on board will face greater peril than they have ever faced before - and many good men may never see home again....

A Courtney Series adventure - book 1 in the Birds of Prey trilogy.

©2018 Wilbur Smith (P)2019 Audible, Ltd Action & Adventure Historical Fiction Fiction Africa
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A great story. A rollicking adventure as expected. Shame it had to end,what's the next one?

brillliant wilbur smith

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I love the imagery, the storytelling and the imagination. Paints the picture of what is happening with excellent detail but keeps the story flowing.

Great story and well performed

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I've always loved Wilbur Smiths Courtney series, B.O.P and Monsoon being firm favourites. Sean Barretts lively and versatile voice lends dimension to the characters that brings another level of enjoyment. A solid and dependable story, much enjoyed.

A lifelong favourite

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I love the Courtneys of Africa series, and being able to enjoy them as I work has been a marvel. Mr. Barrett gives real personality to the characters and took me there in a way that reading the books never had. fantastic.

One of my favourite books, well read!

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I Traveled back in time to when Africa was at crossroads with the west.
Joined a crew of English privateers as the battle the Muslim horde and treachery from alies.
This series of book is what got me into reading as a teenager and has been a kept me entertained for the last 30 years.

Epic adventure

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I read this book years ago and loved it. Listening to it again was just as good.
I just read a book on Captain Cook and some stories on the Caribbean pirates. Im going through a bit of a nautical fad and kept thinking back to this book. Had to give it another go and glad I did. Can't wait for Monsoon.

Excellent. Action on the high seas.

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Sean Barret is the best
Probably spelt his name wrong but all the Courtney series narrated by him makes it a great listen

The quality of the narrative

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Another totally enthralling book by Wilbur Smith & read by the great Sean Barrett, who in my opinion is the best narrator in existence .

Strongly Recommended

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Suspenseful as Wilbur Smiths books always are, I decided to listen to these books in chronological order as I have previously read in the order written.
Very good :) As always, left wanting more!

Great book, well read.

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such eloquent words, sometimes spoken too quietly ( for effect) to hear in the car. my favourite Author

fantastic description

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