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South Africa, 1820
When Ann Waite discovers a shipwreck in Algoa Bay she is stunned to find survivors: a scarred sailor and a little boy. As the man walks away into the distance alone, Ann is left to raise the young child, Harry, in place of the baby she tragically lost at sea.
Disaster and hardship befall Ann and Harry, and desperation drives them into the path of the mysterious shipwrecked man once more. Ralph Courtney has recently escaped Robben Island with two fellow prisoners and is destined to seek his fortune at Nativity Bay, the fabled place about which his father told him stories.
But far from being a land of paradise, Ralph, Ann and their fellow settlers find themselves facing unfamiliar challenges. It isn't long before they learn their new home borders the Zulu kingdom, where the warrior king Shaka's empire spans the continent. When Ralph encounters King Shaka, it is only the beginning of a daring new adventure of loyalty and survival.
ISBN: 9781838779146
Author(s): Wilbur Smith & Tom Harper
"Warrior King" by Wilbur Smith and Tom Harper is a historical adventure novel targeted towards adult readers who enjoy epic tales of exploration, survival, and historical intrigue. The book is particularly appealing to fans of the Courtney Series, as it continues the legacy of this long-running saga. Readers who appreciate richly detailed settings, such as 19th-century South Africa, and those interested in stories involving powerful historical figures like Shaka Zulu, will find this novel captivating.
The novel is written at a reading level suitable for adult readers, with a moderately complex vocabulary and narrative structure typical of historical fiction. The language is accessible, but the historical context and detailed descriptions of 19th-century Africa, along with the intricate plotlines, may require a more mature understanding. It is ideal for readers who enjoy deeply immersive and meticulously researched historical adventures.
"Warrior King" by Wilbur Smith and Tom Harper is a historical adventure novel set in 19th century South Africa. It blends action-packed adventure with rich historical detail, focusing on themes of survival, loyalty, and confrontation with powerful figures like the Zulu king Shaka. This book continues the epic Courtney series, known for its exploration of colonial Africa.