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Amidst the turmoil of war, Amber is forced to escape with her infant son, anxiously hoping for her husband's survival against daunting challenges. Meanwhile, in Cape Town, Ryder Courtney, an adventurous and resourceful industrialist, dedicates his resources and influence to support the British war effort. The narrative intertwines their struggles and resilience in the face of conflict and uncertainty.

An epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith.IN THE RUINS OF BATTLEA HERO MUST RISEFOR THE GLORY OF EGYPTYears of Hyksos rule have seen the plunder of once-mighty Egypt. Though the two kingdoms have now been reunited by the armies of the true Pharaoh, his position is perilous, his rule under threat from those who seek to take advantage of the turmoil created by the overthrow of the Hyksos. Desperate to keep Egypt united, Taita the Magus summons his protege, Piay, to solve a millennia-old riddle which has the power to secure Egypt's future forever.But in the tumult of war, an evil has thrived. Malevolent followers of Seth, the god of chaos, are determined to claim this power and usher in a new age of darkness.The fate of Egypt is at stake. Can Piay prevent their land falling into the hands of those who would see its ruin?

South Africa, 1820When Ann Waite discovers a battered longboat washed ashore in Algoa Bay, she is stunned to find two survivors: a badly scarred sailor and a little boy.

Po letech utrpení pod nadvládou Hyksósů se na egyptský trůn konečně vrací právoplatný faraon. Jeho moc je ovšem křehká a někteří využívají nastalého zmatku ve svůj prospěch. Velký mág Taita se ze všech sil snaží sjednotit rozdělená království a posílá svého chráněnce, aby našel odpověď na tisíce let starou hádanku, jež má moc zvrátit rány osudu, které se na Egypt řítí.

An epic new novel of Ancient Egypt, from the Master of Historical Adventure, Wilbur Smith. IN THE RUINS OF BATTLE A HERO MUST RISE FOR THE FUTURE OF EGYPT Years of Hyksos rule have seen the ruin and suffering of a once-mighty Egypt.[Bokinfo].

Adam Courtney has spent his life in service to the navy and in the shadow of his father, the illustrious Admiral Robert Courtney. But when he returns home to Nativity Bay to find the homestead destroyed and the Courtney family murdered, Adam must accept his destiny and seek vengeance.

1774, Rob Courtney Afrika keleti partvidékének egyik csendes, kereskedelmi előörsén, kalandos tengeri utazásokról álmodozva tölti eseménytelen napjait. Amikor nagyapja, Jim meghal, kihasználja a lehetőséget, és felszáll egy Angliába induló hajóra. Öröksége mindössze egy családi ereklyéből, a Neptunkardból áll. Londonba érve elvarázsolja a nagyváros, és hamarosan egyetlen fillér nélkül, teljesen reménytelen helyzetben találja magát. Helyzetén egyedül a flotta segít, ezért belép. Hajón az amerikai gyarmatokra küldik, hogy harcoljon a lázadó gyarmatosok ellen. Az Atlanti-óceán túloldalán azonban, Rob tudtán kívűl két távoli unokatestvére, Cal és Aidan Courtney áll a britek elleni csapatok élén. Céljuk az amerikai függetlenség kivívása, és bármilyen eszközzel a britek megsemmisítése.

Autor und Chefkoch Kristian Smith hat ein authentisches Werk zur jamaikanische Küche geschaffen. Man kann den Duft von rauchigem Pimentholz auf jeder Seite fast schon riechen. Er widmet eben jenem Jerk große Aufmerksamkeit, dieser einzigartigen Methode, Speisen zu würzen und zu grillen, ein eigenes Kapitel. Unter den Überschriften Fleisch, Fisch und Vego werden alle Klassiker wie Ackee & Saltfish, Escovitch Fish, Curry Goat, Brown Stew Chicken oder Ital Stew Peas vorgestellt – mitinsgesamt über 50 Rezepten. Stilvoll fotografiert und in Szene gesetzt merkt man dem Buch mit jeder Faser an, wieviel Herzblut in dieses Stück Familiengeschichte – sein Vater stammt aus Jamaika – geflossen ist.

Trzymająca w napięciu opowieść o poszukiwaniu szczęścia w czasach powojennego chaosu. Po zakończeniu II wojny światowej Saffron Courtney i jej mąż Gerhard von Meerbach zamieszkują w rodzinnej posiadłości Courtneyów w Kenii. W kraju panuje jednak coraz większy niepokój. Rdzenna ludność buntuje się przeciwko brytyjskim władzom, co doprowadza ostatecznie do wybuchu powstania i otwartego konfliktu z białymi kolonistami, wśród których najbardziej prominentnym jest Leon Courtney. Zamiast cieszyć się rodzinnym szczęściem, Saffron i Gerhard muszą odnaleźć się w nowej, brutalnej rzeczywistości, w której stają się celem numer jeden dla rebeliantów. Tymczasem Konrad von Meerbach, zbiegły nazistowski zbrodniarz wojenny, zamierza wykorzystać rodzinną fortunę, by odzyskać dawne wpływy i zemścić się na bracie. Jego perfidny plan może mieć poważne konsekwencje dla całej Europy, która dopiero powstaje z wojennych zgliszcz. Gniew ciemiężonej społeczności i prywatna wendeta fanatycznego nazisty – jaką cenę zapłacą Courtneyowie za pragnienie stabilizacji?

'Best historical novelist' - Stephen King'A master storyteller' - Sunday Times'Wilbur Smith is one of those benchmarks against whom others are compared' - The Times'No one does adventure quite like Smith' - Daily MirrorA RUTHLESS ENEMY.

A thrilling new Wilbur Smith series for the next generation with high action and high stakes - starring teen protagonists Ralph and Robyn Ballantyne. Ralph and Robyn live at Crocodile Lodge, their family ranch in South Africa, where they help with the animals, aid the conservation effort and learn the land.

When his grandfather Jim Courtney dies, and the mysterious Captain Marston calls into the fort, Rob's passion is ignited and he stows away on Marston's ship as it sails to England. Even the family is divided, with Theo's oldest son Cal an ardent American patriot, while Theo himself feels a strong tie to his mother country, England.

Již dlouhá léta nezná Egypt nic jiného než válku a zkázu z rukou Hyksósů, krvežíznivých barbarů, kteří ničí vše, co jim stojí v cestě. Do čela odporu se postaví neohrožený otrok Taita a vyšle svého nejlepšího špeha do Mykén hledat spojence. Ten však musí projít územím ovládaným obávanými Hyksósy.

Third high-octane instalment in the bestselling author's compelling Jack Courtney Adventures for readers 10+, following CLOUDBURST and THUNDERBOLT. On the pretext of making a film for his mother's environmental protection work, Jack wangles an expedition to the Arctic with his friends Amelia and Xander and cousin Caleb.

Als lid van de vooraanstaande Courtney-familie weet Leon als geen ander hoe familiekapitaal kan worden verkregen én verloren. Als hij na de dood van zijn vrouw bovendien alleen de zorg voor zijn dochter Saffron moet dragen, is hij vastberaden haar een zorgeloze toekomst te geven. Maar het dagelijks leven in Kenia is allesbehalve rooskleurig. Geweld, gevaar en intriges liggen op de loer. In een poging haar veiligheid zeker te stellen, stuurt Leon zijn dochter naar Engeland. Maar als de Tweede Wereldoorlog daar uitbreekt, moeten Leon en Saffron vechten voor hun veiligheid. Zullen zij de verschrikkelijke oorlog overleven? Of vallen vader en dochter ten prooi aan de onheilspellende samenzweringen die in het geheim tegen hen beraamd worden?

Dopo un interminabile viaggio nelle terre più remote del mondo conosciuto, per il mago Taita e il fedele Meren è tempo di far ritorno in Egitto. La loro amata patria è afflitta da piaghe senza fine: sulle regioni del Nilo, già stremate da lunghi anni senza esondazioni, si è abbattuto il flagello della peste, che non ha risparmiato neppure i figli del faraone Nefer Seti. E mentre i nemici di sempre tramano per mettere le mani sul regno, su di esso piomba una nuova, penosa calamità: il fiume, da sempre fonte di vita e di prosperità, si è ridotto a una catena di pozze fangose del colore del sangue. Uno scenario drammatico in cui, impalpabile come la tela di un ragno velenoso, si diffonde il culto di una nuova, misteriosa dea dagli straordinari poteri. Un culto che sta affondando i suoi artigli nel seno stesso della famiglia reale. Disperato, il faraone chiede a Taita di rimettersi in cammino. Solo il grande stregone, forte dei nuovi poteri ottenuti grazie agli arcani riti custoditi nella lontana Asia, ha qualche speranza di scoprire e sconfiggere la minaccia che si annida alle fonti del Nilo. Ha così inizio un pericoloso viaggio lungo il maestoso letto del fiume, descritto con grande talento narrativo e ineguagliabile ricchezza di dettagli, nel quale alle insidie che minacciano la spedizione si aggiunge la sfida letale del mago con le forze oscure in agguato fuori e anche dentro di sé…

A thrilling new series by Wilbur Smith, designed for readers aged 10 and up, promises adventure and excitement. The narrative is rich in historical context and features captivating characters that embark on epic journeys. Young readers will be drawn into a world of exploration, discovery, and the challenges of overcoming obstacles, making it an engaging read for those seeking action and adventure.

A nail-biting story of courage, bravery, rebellion and war from the master of adventure fiction. As the situation becomes violent, and the Courtney family home is under threat, Leon Courtney finds himself caught between two powerful sides - and a battle for the freedom of a country.

Jack and his friends Amelia and Xander are in Zanzibar diving for lost treasure to support Jack's mother's coral protection project. Going further than usual on their last day, their dive boat is lured into a trap and captured by Somali pirates. Determined that his mother shouldn't pay a ransom for their release, Jack won't give up his attempts to escape. Transferred to a militia training camp for boy soldiers, the trio's only hope is the resourceful Somali boy Mo who befriends them.

In the heart of Egypt, under the watchful eye of the Gods, a new power is rising. In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful facades a sinister evil is plotting. Craving power and embittered by jealousy, Hui's stepmother, the great sorceress Ipsetnofret, and Hui's own brother Qen, orchestrate the downfall of Hui's father, condemning Hui and seizing power in the city. Cast out and alone, Hui finds himself a captive of a skilled and powerful army of outlaws, the Hyksos. Determined to seek vengeance for the death of his father and rescue his sister, Ipwet, Hui swears his allegiance to these enemies of Egypt. Through them he learns the art of war, learning how to fight and becoming an envied charioteer. But soon Hui finds himself in an even greater battle - one for the very heart of Egypt itself. As the pieces fall into place and the Gods themselves join the fray, Hui finds himself fighting alongside the Egyptian General Tanus and renowned Mage, Taita. Now Hui must choose his path - will he be a hero in the old world, or a master in a new kingdom?

Sága dynastie Courtneyů, kterou můžete znát z románů Wilbura Smithe pro dospělé, pokračuje! Představitel nejmladší generace, čtrnáctiletý Jack, odlétá s rodiči do afrického Konga. Ti se zde mají zúčastnit konference o ochraně životního prostředí, zatímco Jack spolu se svými dvěma kamarády, Xanderem a Amelií, se vydává na safari pozorovat gorily. Poklidnou prohlídku džungle však naruší podivní chlápci v maskáčích a se samopaly, a navíc po návratu naši hrdinové zjišťují, že Jackovi rodiče zmizeli. Ztratili se? Měli nehodu? Byl to snad únos? Jack se pouští do složitého a dobrodružného pátrání, během něhož se dostane až do nebezpečného tantalového dolu svého strýce. Podaří se mu rodiče nakonec najít? Vydejte se s Jackem a jeho kamarády vstříc dobrodružství v srdci Afriky. První díl třídílné série.

In this brand new Courtney Series novel by bestselling author, Wilbur Smith, comes an epic story of tragedy, loss, betrayal and courage that brings the reader deep into the seething heart of the French and Indian War. 1754.

The new novel by Wilbur Smith and the prequel to A Falcon Flies.

The follow-up to Triumph of the Sun brings together two of Wilbur Smith's most-loved families, The Courtneys and the Ballantynes.

Wilbur Smith prožil život prosycený dobrodružstvím, nezřídka se ocitl téměř na prahu smrti – napadli ho lvi, ohrožovali žraloci, zůstal v africké buši bez vody. Líčení jeho vlastních zážitků je mimořádně zajímavé, místy úsměvné a vtipné, především však poutavé jako jeho podmanivé romány.

Paris, 1939. Torn apart by war, Saffron Courtney and Gerhard von Meerbach are thousands of miles apart, both struggling for their lives. Gerhard - despite his objections to the Nazi regime - is fighting for the Fatherland, hoping to one day have the opportunity to rid Germany of Hitler and his cronies. But as his unit is thrown into the hellish attrition of the Battle of Stalingrad, he knows his chances of survival are dwindling by the day. Meanwhile Saffron - recruited by the Special Operations Executive and sent to occupied Belgium to discover how the Nazis have infiltrated SOE's network - soon finds herself being hunted by Germany's most ruthless spymaster. Confronted by evil beyond their worst imaginings, the lovers must each make the hardest choice of all: sacrifice themselves, or do whatever they can to survive, hoping that one day they will be reunited.

In a triumphant return to his much-loved Courtney series, Wilbur Smith introduces us to the bravest new member of the famed family, Saffron Courtney.

The Malabar coast is full of dangers: greedy tradesmen, fearless pirates, and men full of vengeance. But for a Courtney, the greatest danger might just be his own family... Francis Courtney flees the comfort of his Devonshire estate when his stepfather's gambling debts leave him penniless and at risk. He sails to South Africa with revenge and fortune on his mind: his uncle Tom Courtney killed his father, and Francis intends to avenge his death and make his fortune in the process. However, upon his arrival in Cape Town, he uncovers a truth that leaves him overwhelmed and disoriented. Christopher Courtney sets out to make his own way in the world, giving up his privileged position as the son of the Governor of Bombay. The perils and betrayals (deleted) on his journey carve a fierce warrior out of him, but they also harden his soul and lead him to greater violence and treachery. As the lives of these two Courtney men intertwine, the sins of the fathers will forever alter the lives of a younger generation. The Tiger's Prey takes readers on an epic journey from the southernmost point of Africa, through the perilous waters of the Arabian Sea, to the lush Indian coastline. It is an incredible and breathless tale of intrigue and family betrayal from one of the world's greatest storytellers.

Leer Hector Cross kennen: een man met uitzonderlijke kwaliteiten en een vechtersinstinct. Hij gaat altijd tot het uiterste in zijn strijd tegen het kwaad. In Op volle zee zet Hector alles op alles om Hazel, erfgename van een grote olieproducent, te helpen. Haar negentienjarige dochter Cayla is gekidnapt door Somalische piraten. Hector en Hazel voeren een strijd tegen de klok, maar zal het ze lukken Cayla te redden? En in het razend spannende Cirkel van het kwaad zweert Hector wraak wanneer een van zijn dierbaren op brute wijze wordt vermoord. Een misleidende jacht op de terroristische moordenaars wordt geopend, waarbij Hector plotseling zelf prooi lijkt te zijn…

The Worldwide Number One Bestseller Wilbur Smith returns to Ancient Egypt in a captivating new novel that will transport you to extraordinary times. EGYPT IS UNDER ATTACK. The old Pharaoh Tamose lies mortally wounded.The ancient city of Luxor is surrounded.All seems lost. Taita, ex-slave and general of Tamose's armies, leads his men to victory against Egypt's enemies. But upon his victorious return to Luxor, he is seized as a traitor. Tamose is dead and a new Pharaoh has risen. Pharaoh Utteric is young and cruel, and threatened by Taita's influence within the palace - especially his friendship with Utteric's younger and worthier brother, Rameses. Rameses is torn between duty to his family and loyalty to his friends. Yet he knows that there is no choice. Taita must be set free, Utteric must be stopped and Egypt must be reclaimed.

From the author of The Forgotten Legion, the first in a gripping three-part series based on actual historical events In the summer of 9 CE, Publius Varus, the Roman governor of Germania, and Lucius Tullus, a centurion garrisoned on the Rhine, march east with three legions. As they prepare to return to their winter quarters, they are lured off the road and ambushed by German warriors. The Germans are led by Arminius, a chieftain who is a trusted ally of Rome—and a man who has been secretly planning to betray the empire since childhood. Trapping Varus' legionaries between a hillside and a marsh, and thereby preventing them from forming up or using their artillery, Arminius and his warriors wreak a terrible slaughter. The Roman defeat is overwhelming, but it is not until the third day of the massacre that the scale of Arminius' victory becomes clear. Three legions, upwards of 14,000 men, have been annihilated, and three treasured Eagle standards have been lost. Just a few hundred legionaries, including Tullus, manage to escape. Nor is the survivors' ordeal over. Pursued to the last Roman fort east of the Rhine, they are besieged by thousands of bloodthirsty tribesmen. Only the gods can save them now.

LET THE HUNT BEGIN. HECTOR CROSS, ex-SAS officer, private security expert, widower. His wife was taken much too soon, by a cruel man with evil intentions. JOHNNY CONGO, psychopath, extortionist, terrorist, the man who murdered Hector's wife. Cross wants him dead. So does the US government. Congo is locked up on Death Row in the most secure prison in the free world, counting down the days until his execution. He's got two weeks. He wants out. He's escaped before and knows he can again. Cross, still licking his wounds from his last bruising encounter with Congo, is back and ready for work. In the middle of the rough Atlantic stands oil supertanker Bannock A. Terrorist activity in the area has triggered panic and there's only one person they can trust to protect her. What is promised as a cakewalk turns out to be much more, a mission that will test Cross to his emotional and physical limits. But a life spent in the SAS and private security has left Cross hard-wired for pain and as he is thrown into the fire once more, he will not stop until he has snared his prey. Hector Cross is Predator.

In this sweeping adventure filled with danger, action, and intrigue, a master storyteller returns to his longest-running series, exploring the origins of the Courtney family saga. Henry “Hal” Courtney, son of the pirate and merchant Sir Frances Courtney, was raised at sea. When war erupted between the English and Dutch empires, his father's bravery in attacking a Dutch fleet led to betrayal and execution. Heartbroken, Hal dedicated his youth to avenging his father's name. Now, in 1784, after twenty years of conflict, a truce has been established, ending the battles at sea. Hal has transformed into the captain of his own ship and is on the verge of becoming a father. He navigates his crew through perilous waters, sailing the Golden Bough from the slave markets of Zanzibar to the treacherous Indian Ocean in search of fortune. However, despite the war's end, the ultimate battle looms ahead. Hal will soon discover that with every achievement comes the risk of greater loss. Bursting with swashbuckling action and thrilling adventure, this magnificent tale revitalizes one of Wilbur Smith’s most cherished family sagas, affirming his status as a premier historical novelist.

2000 år f.Kr. er Egypt et imperium der faraoen har all makt. Men det tilgrensende Hyksos truer rikets sikkerhet. I et forsøk på å underminere Hyksos vil Farao gifte bort datteren sin til deres allierte i Minos. Taita får det farefulle oppdraget med å føre henne til Kreta, via Babylon, de hengende hager og Ishtars tempel. Dette er den femte spenningsboken om Taita med handling lagt til det gamle Egypt.

A novel of Ancient Egypt from the bestselling author of River God. Wilbur Smith is a master at the helm of one of the greatest stories of all time.

Worldwide bestselling author Wilbur Smith will take you on an incredible journey on the thrashing seas off the coast of Africa in this glorious return to the series that made him who he is: The Courtney series.

A novel of Ancient Egypt from the bestselling author of River God. Wilbur Smith is a master at the helm of one of the greatest stories of all time.

Hector Cross is een man met uitzonderlijke kwaliteiten. Als zijn vriendin Hazel op brute wijze wordt vermoord, eist hij gerechtigheid en zweert hij wraak. Samen met de Cross Bow Security wil Hector de terroristische moordenaars voorgoed uitschakelen. Hij ontdekt dat zijn grootste vijand zich verbergt achter vele misleidende gedaantes die overal opduiken: in de Afrikaanse woestijn en in het hart van Londen. Als ook Hazels illustere verleden een rol gaat spelen en Hectors vijand hongerig aast op macht en geld, wordt de jacht pas echt geopend. En Hector Cross lijkt de prooi...

Internationally bestselling author Wilbur Smith returns with Vicious Circle --a heart-racing story of family secrets, greed, and revenge. Hector Cross left behind a career of high risks and warfare when he married his beloved Hazel Bannock. But after his new life is tragically upended, he recognizes the ruthless hand of an old enemy behind the attack. Determined to fight back, Hector draws together a team of his most loyal friends and fellow warriors to hunt down those who pursue him and his loved ones. For he and Hazel have a child, a precious daughter, whom he will go to the ends of the earth to protect. Soon, however, Hector learns that the threat comes not just from his old enemies, but also Hazel's. Brutal figures from her family's past—thought long gone—are returning, with an agenda so sinister that Hector realizes he is facing a new type of adversary. One whose deadly methods and dark secrets will lead Hector to a series of crimes so shocking that he has no choice but to settle the score.

Internationally bestselling author Wilbur Smith returns with Vicious Circle --a heart-racing story of family secrets, greed, and revenge. Hector Cross left behind a career of high risks and warfare when he married his beloved Hazel Bannock. But after his new life is tragically upended, he recognizes the ruthless hand of an old enemy behind the attack. Determined to fight back, Hector draws together a team of his most loyal friends and fellow warriors to hunt down those who pursue him and his loved ones. For he and Hazel have a child, a precious daughter, whom he will go to the ends of the earth to protect. Soon, however, Hector learns that the threat comes not just from his old enemies, but also Hazel's. Brutal figures from her family's past—thought long gone—are returning, with an agenda so sinister that Hector realizes he is facing a new type of adversary. One whose deadly methods and dark secrets will lead Hector to a series of crimes so shocking that he has no choice but to settle the score.

Hazel Bannock is de belangrijkste erfgenaam van Bannock Oil Corp, een van de grootste olieproducenten ter wereld. Tijdens een cruise op de Indische Oceaan wordt Hazels privéjacht gekaapt door Somalische piraten. Hazel is op dat moment niet aan boord, maar haar negentienjarige dochter Cayla wordt gekidnapt. De piraten eisen niet minder dan twintig miljoen dollar losgeld voor haar vrijlating. Ingewikkelde politieke en diplomatieke overwegingen weerhouden de autoriteiten ervan in te grijpen. Hazel is radeloos, en wanneer ze bewijs ontvangt van de gruwelijke martelingen waaraan haar dochter wordt onderworpen, roept ze de hulp in van Hector Cross. Hector is de eigenaar van Cross Bow Security, het bedrijf dat de beveiliging voor Bannock Oil Corp verzorgt, en een man die zich door niets of niemand laat stoppen. Samen besluiten Hazel en Hector het recht in eigen hand te nemen en Cayla te bevrijden.

An adventure set in the violent world of modern piracy and terrorism follows the kidnapping of an oil heiress's daughter for a multi-billion-dollar ransom and the efforts of Cross Bow Security head Hector Cross to secure her release.

Vigilia della Grande Guerra: Leon Courteney, nipote dell'alto ufficiale britannico Penrod Ballantyne, è un giovane e valoroso sottotenente dei King's African Rifles. Ma la sua vera passione è la caccia grossa, cui si dedica col fedele e coraggioso sergente Manyoro, guerriero masai, al quale lo lega un forte sentimento d'amicizia. Leon diventa così una guida esperta di personaggi importanti e facoltosi, tra i quali spicca un ospite d'eccezione: il presidente americano Theodore Roosevelt. Ma l'appartenenza di Leon all'esercito di Sua Maestà lo porterà a essere protagonista di un gioco molto rischioso, di portata internazionale. In un entusiasmante crescendo si riveleranno i diabolici intrighi con cui, dal cuore profondo dell'Africa, magnati, avventurieri e nobildonne sembrano decidere le sorti del Vecchio Continente. Sarà però l'incontro con una donna bellissima ed enigmatica a cambiare per sempre il destino di Leon, ormai conosciuto come il più grande cacciatore del continente.

Een Britse ex-soldaat gaat in 1913 in Kenya aan het werk als jager op groot wild terwijl hij als spion probeert informatie los te peuteren van zijn Duitse klanten.

1) Wilbur Smith: Asagaj - Devatenáctiletý poručík Leon Courtney z Královských afrických střelců dostane nabídku, aby pracoval pro jednoho z nejslavnějších „bílých lovců“ afrického kontinentu a stal se průvodcem evropských boháčů po safari. Čeká ho série nezapomenutelných dobrodružství – a nejen loveckých. 2) Peter Pezzelli: Italské lekce - Láska dokáže s člověkem pořádně zacvičit. Své o tom ví čerstvý absolvent univerzity Carter Quinn, který nedávno potkal dívku svých snů. Jenže má to jeden háček: on je Američan, ona Italka a žijí každý na opačné straně zeměkoule. Carter začne chodit na soukromé hodiny italštiny, aby se za ní mohl vydat do Itálie. 3) Michael Koryta: Temnější než noc - Před sedmi lety se Frank Temple dozvěděl, že jeho otec byl profesionální zabiják a pracoval pro miamské podsvětí. Když to FBI odhalila, raději spáchal sebevraždu, než by se vystavil vyšetřování. Po letech mučivé bezmoci a bezcílného putování se Frank vrací, aby smrt svého otce pomstil a vyrovnal si účty s mužem, který jim oběma zničil život. 4) Mary Ann Shafferová: Spolek přátel krásné literatury a bramborových koláčů - Ostrov Guernsey v Lamanšském průlivu se roku 1946 vzpamatovává z německé okupace. Za války bylo málo jídla i knih, a tak jsou členové místního čtenářského spolku přímo vyhladovělí po kontaktu s okolním světem. Vtom na scénu přichází Julie Ashtonová, slibná mladá spisovatelka z Londýna.

Asagaj - Wilbur Smith / Italské lekce - Peter Pezzelli / Temnější než noc - Michael Koryta / Spolek přátel krásné literatury a bramborových koláčů - Mary Ann Shaffer

Johnny e Benedict, cresciuti insieme sulle montagne e nei deserti sudafricani, erano legati da un'amicizia profonda che sembrava destinata a durare per sempre. Ma quando il Vecchio mette le mani su un filone di diamanti che lo rende uno degli uomini più potenti del Sudafrica, tra i due fratelli scoppia un odio implacabile. Benedict è pronto a tutto pur di togliere di mezzo Johnny per poi impossessarsi dell'immenso impero del padre. Ma quando tutto sembra ormai perduto, Johnny sfida il fratello allo scontro finale: una battaglia all'ultimo sangue, un duello senza esclusione di colpi, una lotta per la vita.

1. Devätnásťročný poručík Leon Courtney z bataliónu Kráľovských afrických pušiek dostane ponuku pracovať pre jedného z najslávnejších bielych lovcov v Afrike, čo ho zavedie do série nezabudnuteľných dobrodružstiev. 2. Čerstvý absolvent univerzity Carte Quinn sa zamiluje do krásnej Talianky Heleny, avšak ich vzťah komplikuje vzdialenosť, keďže on je Američan a ona žije na opačnej strane zemegule. 3. Frank Temple sa pred siedmimi rokmi dozvedel, že jeho otec žil dvojaký život. Po odhalení jeho spojenia s podsvetím sa otec radšej rozhodol pre samovraždu, čo Franka zasiahlo a viedlo k rokom bezcieľneho putovania, pri ktorom sa snažil spracovať a pochopiť túto tragédiu. 4. Ostrov Guernsey v roku 1946 sa zotavuje z nemeckej okupácie, kde členovia miestneho čitateľského spolku, založeného na oklamanie okupantov, túžia po kontakte so svetom. Na scénu prichádza Julie Ashtonová, mladá spisovateľka z Londýna, ktorá sa najprv s ostrovanmi iba píše, no po prečítaní ich dojímavých príbehov sa rozhodne ich navštíviť, čo jej prinesie úplne nový život.

The Angels Weep is about the way the seeds of hatred sown in battles fought round issues of land and race will germinate and produce anew ugly sprouts of the same tragic stock. An exciting, colourful and moving novel in both its parts, it is the third of the Ballantyne sequence of four novels.

Egypte wordt getroffen door een serie van plagen die het koninkrijk grote schade toebrengen, maar het ergste moet nog komen : de Nijl houdt op met stromen. Het water dat zo van levensbelang is voor het land droogt op. Ergens diep in het onbekende hart van Afrika, daar waar de machtige rivier zijn oorsprong vindt, moet iets catastrofaals gebeurd zijn. De farao is de wanhoop nabij en stuurt uiteindelijk Taita eropuit - de oude magiër is de enige die misschien in staat is door te dringen tot de bron van de Nijl - om de oorzaak van alle problemen te vinden. Maar niemand kon vermoeden welke vreselijke vijand hem ligt op te wachten in dit mysterieuze land aan het einde van hun wereld.

Another epic adventure set in ancient Egypt from one of the world's most celebrated novelists

'The Quest' is an epic adventure set in ancient Egypt. Following on from 'River God', 'The Seventh Scroll' and 'Warlock', this novel continues the story of the Warlock, Taita, wise in the lore of the ancient gods and a master of magic and the supernatural.

De jongste telg uit een Zuid-Afrikaanse familie wordt verliefd op een protégé van Castro, die haar dwingt tot een politieke carrière.

Un potente ritratto dell'antico Egitto, con un cast di personaggi indimenticabili, in un unico e-book che raccoglie quattro romanzi di un Maestro dell'Avventura. La saga egizia di Wilbur Smith è un'epopea ricca di amori, avventure, segreti, tradimenti, battaglie e passioni. In "Il Dio del Fiume", la civiltà egizia, splendente in una terra ostile, affronta un nuovo fiume di sangue causato dal falso Faraone e da un'orda di selvaggi. L'Egitto affida il suo destino ai figli del dio del fiume: Tanus, Lostris e Taita, che dovranno dimostrare la loro devozione per il regno. "Il Settimo Papiro" narra la ricerca della tomba del faraone Mamose, concepita dallo scriba Taita. Con trappole mortali e oscuri fantasmi, la tomba diventa un campo di battaglia per chi cerca potere e possesso, mentre Taita sembra orchestrare una caccia al tesoro pericolosa. In "I Figli del Nilo", dopo la morte del Faraone Tamose, l'Egitto è minacciato dagli hyksos e da un reggente ambizioso. Solo Taita può disperdere odio e inganno, guidando il giovane Nefer verso il suo destino di Faraone. Infine, "Alle Fonti del Nilo" racconta di una peste che colpisce la famiglia reale. Solo Taita, con i suoi poteri, può affrontare la minaccia che si annida alle fonti del Nilo, intraprendendo un pericoloso viaggio lungo il fiume.

El presidente de una gran empresa naviera ha sido depuesto de su cargo y es ahora capitan de un modesto remolcador. El heroico salvataje de un transatlantico atrapado en la soledad de los hielos antarticos, con seiscientos pasajeros a bordo, le da la posibilidad de luchar para reconquistar el poder que ha perdido.Wilbur Smith es uno de los escritores de accion y aventura mas difundidos en el mundo de hoy. Lleva vendidos mas de cuarenta millones de ejemplares en catorce idiomas.

In 1884, Ryder Courtney is trapped in Khartoum during the Sudanese rebellion. He fights long-side Captain Penrod Ballantyne and the British Consul, David Benbrook, as they struggle to survive the bloody siege of Khartoum.

A l'aube du XVIIIe siècle, au terme d'une existence tumultueuse marquée par de multiples affrontements pour la maîtrise de l'océan Indien, les frères Tom et Dorian Courtney mènent enfin une vie paisible de commerçants prospères dans la colonie hollandaise du Cap. Alors que Jim et Mansour, les fils de Tom et Dorian, vendent du poisson à un navire batave, ils découvrent à bord un groupe de femmes destinées à peupler les Indes orientales. Parmi elles, une jeune fille, Louisa, dont Jim tombe éperdument amoureux. Décidé à la sauver, il l'enlève et s'enfuit avec elle dans la brousse, avec la complicité de son père. Cet acte chevaleresque oblige alors l'ensemble du clan Courtney à quitter en toute hâte la colonie et à aller s'installer sur la côte ouest de l'Afrique. C'est là que le passé les rattrapera, avec son lot de vengeances inassouvies, prélude à des aventures haletantes qui les entraîneront jusque dans la péninsule arabique, en pleine tourmente. Après Mousson (Presses de la Cité, 2000), Wilbur Smith présente dans A l'ouest de l'horizon une nouvelle génération des Courtney, dont la saga passionne depuis quinze ans des millions de lecteurs à travers le monde.

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1. Čarodejník-Wilbur Smith: Po smrti faraóna Tamoseho sa následníkom trónu stáva jeho syn Nefer Seti, posledný mužský potomok vládnuceho rodu. Mladučký Nefer je však zároveň jedinou prekážkou brániacou v ceste na trón zradnému Najovi, ktorý sa v túžbe po moci nezastaví pred ničím. Neferov život teraz môže zachrániť len jeho múdry učiteľ, staručký čarodejník Taita... 2. Útek do samoty-Nicholas Sparks: Denise Holtonová, slobodná matka, odsunula vlastný život na vedľajšiu koľaj, aby pomohla prekonať svojmu malému synovi rečové ťažkosti. Taylor McAden, dobrovoľný hasič, sa zas vrhá do každého nebezpečenstva, ale uteká pred citovými putami. Keď sa obaja stretnú pri nehode na odľahlej hradskej, láska je to posledné, na čo myslia. 3. S tichým súhlasom-Brian Haig: Major Sean Drummond, nekonformný právnik s ostrým jazykom a britkým právnickým mozgom, sa od nikoho nedá vodiť za nos. Vojnový veterán s tajomnou minulosťou vyšetruje elitnú jednotku zelených baretov, obvinených z vojnových zločinov. Tuší, že obvinení vojaci nehovoria pravdu, ale jeho názor, ako sa zdá, nie príliš žiaduci... 4. Denník-James Patterson: Katie nevie, čo si má myslieť. Práve keď v Mattovi Harrisonovi našla toho pravého muža na celý život, Matt sa s ňou nečakane rozchádza a namiesto vysvetlenia jej necháva denník akejsi Suzanne adresovaný Nicholasovi. Kto je Suzanne ? A kto Nicholas ? Ako súviasia ich životy s Mattovým ? Z denníka sa Katie dozvedá omnoho viac, než na čo bola zvedavá.