Over the course of more than two decades, spies, traitors, and adventurers will dog the Courtney's every step. As the fitful years of peace lead to the outbreak of the Second World War - involving Africa once more - Leon and Saffron must fight for their survival - and that of their illustrious family. Wilbur Smith masterfully captures the tensions that will spark a war across continents - and the uncertainty and hopes of a father and daughter caught in its grips.
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